{"product_id":"joyful-song-a-naming-story-hardcover-picture-book","title":"Joyful Song: A Naming Story - Hardcover Picture Book","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"author\"\u003eWritten by Lesléa Newman \u0026amp; Illustrated by Susan Gal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eFrom the beloved pathbreaking author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eHeather Has Two Mommies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e, comes a vibrant ode to family and community\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat a happy day!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZachary’s baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe’s so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby’s name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut — not yet! — his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms along the route, until… At last it’s time, and Zachary gets to reveal his sister’s name…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA truly JOYFUL moment for everyone!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBEST OF THE YEAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchool Library Journal • Publishers Weekly • The Horn Book • Boston Globe • New York Public Library • Chicago Public Library • Kirkus • Cooperative Children's Book Council \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eP R A I S E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eSydney Taylor Honor Winner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Radiant artwork has soft pencil and crayon textures and tissue-paper-like layers of bright colors, capturing the coziness of Zachary’s home, their neighborhood’s tropical setting, and the sacred space where a loving, variously inclusive community has gathered to welcome their newest member.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(starred)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Words and art brim with warmth; the love and support in this diverse community are palpable… A soaring ode to community, tradition, and family.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e—Kirkus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(starred) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This charming tale captures the joy and excitement of welcoming a new addition to the family, while also highlighting the warmth of community and Jewish tradition. The colorful illustrations add depth and richness to the story, depicting the dynamic diversity of the neighborhood and the love that surrounds the family. A loving tale that beautifully celebrates of family, faith, and the bonds that unite us.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Featuring beautiful, vibrant illustrations, this charming story offers insights into a Jewish tradition and the importance of community.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Jewish Books for Kids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Enchanting… Vibrant art exudes warmth and love and the joy of new beginnings.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eSF Datebook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Newman, acclaimed author of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHeather Has Two Mommies\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand more than 80 other books, has here crafted a story both lyrical and delightful, while Gal's lush watercolor illustrations befit the vibrant community.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raincoast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52577465925912,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/0030\/9926\/files\/81j8GDny4BL._SL1500.jpg?v=1787850461","url":"https:\/\/www.cherrytreelane.ca\/products\/joyful-song-a-naming-story-hardcover-picture-book","provider":"Cherry Tree Lane Toys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}