First Laugh Welcome, Baby! by Nancy Bo Flood, Rose Ann Tahe

Description

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...

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).

Awards

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Product Details

Item #:NTS854111
ISBN13:9781338541113
Format:Paperback Book
Pages:32
Trim Size:9-¹⁄₂x 8-¹⁄₂
Theme:Native American,
Own Voice,
Family Relationships,
Native American,
Tradition, Ceremony
Subject:Family Life,
Babies,
Ceremony and Tradition,
Native American
Grades:Pre-K - K
Lexile® Measure:AD500L
Reading Level:M
DRA Level:20 - 24
Language:English