Waiting to Welcome A New Baby Story from West Africa Juvenile Fiction Religious - Christian - Values & Virtues Diversity & Multicultural Religious - Christian - Friendship Purnell draws from her experiences

Purnell draws from her experiences as a lawyer

But when he starts acting like a king at school

and Zainab worries about the move—will the rituals feel the same in her new home

he needs to find her before it's too late

Waiting to Welcome A New Baby Story from West Africa Juvenile Fiction Religious - Christian - Values & Virtues Diversity & Multicultural Religious - Christian - Friendship Purnell draws from her experiencesReaders are invited to a joyous cultural celebration full of delicious food, laughter, and love in Samantha Cleaver and Reuben Nantogmahs charming picture book, adorably brought to life by debut illustrator Bri Marie McNish. In Ghana and some other west African countries, when a baby is born, the extended family prepares for a whole week to welcome the little one at a celebration called an outdooring. Andani can't wait to meet her new baby cousin, but