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Other editions of book Welcome Dede: An African Baby's Naming Ceremony

  • Welcome Dede : An African Baby's Naming Ceremony

    Ifeoma Onyefulu

    Paperback (Gardners Books, Aug. 31, 2004)
    Seen through the eyes of a young boy, Amarlai, this is a beautiful depiction of the customs surrounding a traditional Ivory Coast naming ceremony.
  • Welcome Dede: An African Baby's Naming Ceremony

    Ifeoma Onyefulu

    Hardcover (Frances Lincoln, Aug. 15, 2003)
    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!
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