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Soul Name
$19.99
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Every Name has a meaning, character, and history. How often do we think about the meaning of our names? Soul Name, a cultural children’s book with an accompanying read-along disk, is a heart-warming story of how a Ghanaian family welcomes a new member into the family. Filled with colorful pictures depicting the African way of life, Soul Name is narrated by Ekua, the oldest child in the family. Her curiosity coupled with humor and poetry bring to life the first ceremony in a Ghanaian’s life: the custom of naming and the importance and esteem a family attaches to the given name.
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This 48-page book moves gently through the early morning naming ceremony attended by parents and grandparents, the pouring of libations for the ancestors, the blessing by the father and family elders, the formal giving of gifts, and then the extended family celebration with food and drink.
Lonnie Carmon is the book's illustrator. His drawings are approachable and move the story along. Soul Name, one is surprised to know, comes with a CD. You can listen to the storyteller read Soul Name. What a great value!
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I enjoyed Soul Name and learned important insights into Ghanaian naming traditions.
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This book gives wonderful insight into Ghanaian culture. It's clear enough for a child to understand, but adults will also find it interesting. The illustrations are very realistic. Also, the book comes with an audio cd, making it a great buy for the price.
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Soul Name was a wonderful story that gave insight into what happens during a baby's birth in Ghanaian culture. It really helped me to understand my culture a little better. We were very glad to read it. We couldn't put it down!
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Product Details
Size: 10.06 inches by 8.23 inches
Weight: 8.8 oz
Pages: 48 +covers
Shipping Details
Arrives via USPS and FedEx
ISBN-13
978-0974425993