This lovely story was inspired by the Gambian tradition of giving a child a thread when the parent is away. The story starts with the thread that attaches a mother and child at birth and stretches and unwinds as the child grows.

Amira is excited for her baby sister's naming ceremony. Friends and family will come to suggest names for the new child. A beautifully illustrated story about multiple generations and family traditions. Favorite quote, "how do I pick a name for baby sister ...think of something meaningful that you would want her to have. A blessing, a wish, a story. Each of your names were carefully picked just for you."

Theo brings a new Christmas tradition to his town.

The siblings are super excited for their new baby brother Aaron. During the family's home birth Granny explains African American naming traditions and the meanings behind Ana and Andrew's names.

A Hindi girl is nervous about her first time wearing a bindi (a dot in the middle of your forehead). Her family teaches her about her culture and the magic behind the tradition.

Afia's parents were born in Ghana and her Nana still lives there. When Nana visits she brings colorful Kente cloth, beautiful wood carvings and tells stories about the tropical country. Her father shows her a map of Ghana, explains the 2 seasons, 16 regions, and 20 languages in preparation for their family trip. When they arrive, Afia is blown away by her grandmother's fancy home. She also gets to eat traditional foods, explore the Palace Museum and understand the heroes behind the city's statues. A beautifully illustrated story about a girl discovering her family history and royal past. Available for FREE on ComCat (Massachusetts Library Catalog).

Meet a non-confirming princess ready to challenge traditional heroic stories.