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Welcome Dede! Ifeoma Onyefulu

Welcome Dede! By Ifeoma Onyefulu

Welcome Dede! by Ifeoma Onyefulu


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On the day Amarlai's new cousin is named, the guests arrive, prayers are said, the corn wine is blessed and a tiny drop of wine is put on the baby's tongue as she is named. Gifts are offered, and the feasting and dancing begins. Amarlai is happiest of all as at last his cousin has a name - Dede!

Welcome Dede! Summary

Welcome Dede!: An African Baby's Naming Ceremony by Ifeoma Onyefulu

Amarlai has a new cousin - and he can't wait for her to be given a name. On the great day, the guests arrive, prayers are said, the corn wine is blessed and a tiny drop of wine is put on the baby's tongue as she is named. Gifts are offered, and the feasting and dancing begins. Everyone is happy, but Amarlai is happiest of all: at last his cousin has a name. Her name is Dede!

About Ifeoma Onyefulu

Ifeoma Onyfulu's first book for Frances Lincoln, A is for Africa, was chosen as one of Child Education's Best Information Books and Junior Education's Best Books. It was followed by One Big Family and Chidi Only Likes Blue which won the Scientific American Young Readers Book Award. Her other books include A Triangle for Adaora and Saying Goodbye. In 2002, the Horniman Museum displayed an exhibition of Ifeoma's work, entitled A Sense of Belonging, which was inspired by the community spirit which exists within West Africa.

Additional information

GOR008099078
9780711219380
0711219389
Welcome Dede!: An African Baby's Naming Ceremony by Ifeoma Onyefulu
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
20030801
32
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