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Cleaver, Samantha , Nantogmah, Reuben

Waiting to Welcome: A New Baby Story from West Africa

32 pp. | Feiwel | July, 2024 | Trade ISBN 9781250883599 $18.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Bri Marie McNish. Andani eagerly awaits her newborn cousin, but in her Ghanaian culture, a baby has seven days to decide whether to stay in the human world or return to the spirit world. As Andani helps with preparations for the outdooring (naming ceremony), her excitement grows. Lively prose and culturally detailed, saturated digital illustrations capture the anticipation and traditions. An author's note and glossary of Ghanaian terms further enrich this joyful, educational tale of familial love, patience, and cultural celebration.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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