Naming Ceremony

By Seina Wedlick, Jenin Mohammed (Illustrator)

Amira hopes her chosen name for Baby Sister is special enough amidst a sea of beautiful options.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Amira eagerly anticipates her Baby Sister's naming ceremony, confident she has the perfect name. As family and friends arrive, each suggests a name more beautiful and meaningful than the last. From 'thankful' to 'moonlight,' each name carries a special significance. Amira wonders if her choice will stand out and be cherished. In this heartwarming tale, explore the rich traditions of a Nigerian family and the loving bond between sisters. Will Amira's chosen name be the one that captures her sister's essence?

From the publisher

A sweet sibling picture-book story all about making family traditions your own–perfect for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Welcome to the Party. Today’s the day! It’s Baby Sister’s naming ceremony, and big sister Amira could not be more excited. She has the perfect name picked out . . . or, at least, she hopes it’s the perfect name. One by one, friends and family arrive. As Amira greets them, she asks what name they have brought to give to Baby Sister. Each is more beautiful than the last–Shakira, Akahana, Uhwe. And each has its own special meaning–thankful, red flower, moonlight. Amira knows that Baby Sister will love these names. But will she love the name Amira has chosen? Is it special enough? Written by Seina Wedlick and beautifully illustrated in full color by Jenin Mohammed, Naming Ceremony is a story about rich traditions and the unique bond between sisters, celebrating a multigenerational Nigerian family and Black joy.

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