First Laugh--Welcome, Baby!

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Synopsis
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).
Copyright:
2018

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781632896193
Related ISBNs:
9781580897945
Publisher:
Charlesbridge
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Nancy Bo Flood and Rose Ann Tahe
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family
Reading Age:
2–5
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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