{"product_id":"first-laugh-welcome-baby-hardcover","title":"First Laugh--Welcome, Baby! - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRose Ann Tahe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNancy Bo Flood\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJonathan Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn Navajo families, the first person to make a new baby laugh hosts the child's First Laugh Ceremony. Who will earn the honor in this story?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyone--from Baby's \u003ci\u003enima\u003c\/i\u003e (mom) to \u003ci\u003enadi\u003c\/i\u003e (big sister) to \u003ci\u003echeii\u003c\/i\u003e (grandfather)--tries to elicit the joyous sound from Baby, readers are introduced to details about Navajo life and the Navajo names for family members. Back matter includes information about other cultural ceremonies that welcome new babies and children, including man yue celebration (China), sanskaras (Hindu) and aquiqa (Muslim).\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e Rose Ann Tahe was born into the Naaneesh't'ezhi Tachii'nii nish'li (The Charcoal Streaked Division of the Red Running Into the Water Clan), born for Ashiihi bashish'chiin (Salt People Clan). Rose held a doctoral degree in elementary education leadership and a master's degree in elementary education. Rose died in 2015, and her son and three daughters support this posthumous publication. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e Nancy Bo Flood was a research psychologist and studied brain development at the University of Minnesota and the University of London before writing books for children. She has a special interest in legends and folklore. Her titles include\u003ci\u003e Soldier Sister, Fly Home\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Warriors in the Crossfire\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eCowboy Up! Ride the Navajo Rodeo\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e Jonathan Nelson is a Navajo graphic designer, graphic artist, and illustrator. He is Kiiyaa'áanii (Towering House Clan) and Naakai Dine'é (Mexican Clan). Johnny designs and creates art and illustrations with paints, pixels, and ballpoint pens. Jonathan lives outside Denver, Colorado.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.6 x 9.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 14, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Laugh: Welcome Baby!\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771329478944,"sku":"9781580897945","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f08be3710013d663cc39cb0a9d919e44.webp?v=1780384815","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/first-laugh-welcome-baby-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}