RHODA'S ROCK HUNT BY MOLLY GRIFFIN

RHODA'S ROCK HUNT BY MOLLY GRIFFIN

SHAPED BY HER HANDS BY ANNA HERBER FREEMAN &  BARBARA GONZALES

SHAPED BY HER HANDS BY ANNA HERBER FREEMAN & BARBARA GONZALES

FIRST LAUGH, WELCOME BABY! BY ROSE ANNE TAHE AND NANCY BO FLOOD

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First Laugh, Welcome Baby! By Rose Ann Tahe and Nancy Bo Flood, Illustrated By Jonathan Nelson

In Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child’s First Laugh Ceremony. Who will earn the honor in this story?

The First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyone–from Baby’s nima (mom) to nadi (big sister) to cheii (grandfather)–tries to elicit the joyous sound from Baby, readers are introduced to details about Navajo life and the Navajo names for family members. Back matter includes information about other cultural ceremonies that welcome new babies and children, including man yue celebration (China), sanskaras (Hindu) and aquiqa (Muslim).

Hardcover
Measurements: 9 1/2" x 8 1/2"
32 pages
2-5 years