The First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyone--from Baby's nima (mom) to nadi (big sister) to cheii (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).
| ISBN: | 9781580897945 |
| Publication date: | 6th August 2018 |
| Author: | Rose Ann Tahe, Bo Flood |
| Illustrator: | Jonathan Nelson |
| Publisher: | Charlesbridge |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts |