{"product_id":"naming-ceremony-a-picture-book-9781419756269","title":"Naming Ceremony: A Picture Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eA sweet sibling picture-book story all about making family traditions your own--perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eAlma and How She Got Her Name\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWelcome to the Party\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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--\u003ci\u003eShakira\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAkahana\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUhwe\u003c\/i\u003e. And each has its own special meaning--\u003ci\u003ethankful\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ered flower\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003emoonlight\u003c\/i\u003e. Amira knows that Baby Sister will love these names. But will she love the name Amira has chosen? Is it special enough? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Written by Seina Wedlick and beautifully illustrated in full color by Jenin Mohammed, \u003ci\u003eNaming Ceremony\u003c\/i\u003e is a story about rich traditions and the unique bond between sisters, celebrating a multigenerational Nigerian family and Black joy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeina Wedlick \u003c\/b\u003eoriginally hails from Nigeria, but now makes her home in California. When not writing or working on special projects, Seina can be found exploring or spending time on the beach with her husband and children who each have several names. She also enjoys visiting bookstores and collecting postcards. \u003ci\u003eNaming Ceremony\u003c\/i\u003e is her first book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenin Mohammed\u003c\/b\u003e was born and raised in Miramar, Florida. She comes from African American and Caribbean ancestry. Thanks to her Christian\/Muslim upbringing, she is on a never-ending quest to find halal versions of her favorite southern dishes. Mohammed's interests include creating henna art, freestyle rapping (very badly), and pen-tapping offbeat. She is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eSong in the City\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e All the Places We Call Home\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSuper Mom\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50614758375698,"sku":"9781419756269","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ed3e9417-bcfe-41d2-90d3-b60d42bd57f0.jpg?v=1732460784","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/naming-ceremony-a-picture-book-9781419756269","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}