Perfect for back-to-school, this empowering and joyous picture book shows kids the importance of loving your name, having pride in your culture, and standing up for yourself.
Nigerian American sisters Chichi and Didi are ready for the first day of school! But after Chichi is teased for her “different” name, she comes home feeling discouraged.
Daddy and Mama tell the sisters the stories behind their names, helping Chichi return to school with her head held high.
Inspired by the childhood experiences of real-life sisters Peace Amadi and Ndidi Amadi, Chichi and Didi Love Their Names will teach readers:
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Although most people now know Peace Amadi by her middle name, her first name is Chinyere and she is the real-life Chichi. Peace is a psychology professor, author, and speaker, and her work lies at the intersection of mental health, faith, and culture.
Ndidi Amadi is the real-life Didi and has grown up to become a lawyer, educator, philanthropist and artist. Ndidi’s passion lies in supporting and creating equitable opportunities for underserved communities.
Hayley Blackwood is a children's book illustrator and character designer from rural North Carolina. Hayley has a degree in animation and is on a mission to bring more empathy, inclusion, and light to children through her artwork.
“I’m so excited for the first day of school today!”
Chichi says.
“Me too!” Didi replies.
“I heard Ms. Jackson brings her pet turtle to class,”
Chichi says. “I hope we get to feed it.”
“Oh cool!” Didi says. “I hope Mr. Lopez has a cheetah.”
“A cheetah?” The sisters burst into giggles.
Knock, knock.
“Hello, my queens,” Mama says. “Are you ready to go?”
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Da: BookOutlet, Jefferson City, TN, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: New. Blackwood, Hayley (illustratore). Hardcover. Publisher overstock, may contain remainder mark on edge. Codice articolo 9780593580035B
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Da: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Blackwood, Hayley (illustratore). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Codice articolo 00092776214
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hardcover. Condizione: As New. Blackwood, Hayley (illustratore). New with remainder mark. Buy multiples from our store to save on shipping. Codice articolo 2605130169
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hardcover. Condizione: New. Blackwood, Hayley (illustratore). New with remainder mark. Buy multiples from our store to save on shipping. Codice articolo 2603310094
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Da: Lakeside Books, Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.
Condizione: New. Blackwood, Hayley (illustratore). Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books! Codice articolo OTF-S-9780593580035
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Condizione: New. Blackwood, Hayley (illustratore). Codice articolo 48314784-n
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Da: Rarewaves USA, HEBRON, KY, U.S.A.
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Condizione: As New. Blackwood, Hayley (illustratore). Unread book in perfect condition. Codice articolo 48314784
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Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: new. Blackwood, Hayley (illustratore). Hardcover. Perfect for back-to-school, this empowering and joyous picture book shows kids the importance of loving your name, having pride in your culture, and standing up for yourself.Perfect for back-to-school, this empowering and joyous picture book shows kids the importance of loving your name, having pride in your culture, and standing up for yourself."As a proud Nigerian, whose full name is Yvonne Anwuli Adaeze Orji, which means 'Archer of happiness, daughter of a king, strong oak,' I love the messaging of this book!"-Yvonne Orji, actress, comedian, and authorNigerian American sisters Chichi and Didi are ready for the first day of school! But after Chichi is teased for her "different" name, she comes home feeling discouraged.Daddy and Mama tell the sisters the stories behind their names, helping Chichi return to school with her head held high.Inspired by the childhood experiences of real-life sisters Peace Amadi and Ndidi Amadi, Chichi and Didi Love Their Names will teach readers:to be curious about the origin and meanings of their own namesthe importance of identity and saying names correctlythe beauty in celebrating difference and taking pride in uniqueness Nigerian American sisters Chichi and Didi learn the meaning and importance of their names, and its connection to their heritage, after one of their names is laughed at on the first day of school. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780593580035
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Da: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condizione: New. Blackwood, Hayley (illustratore). pages cm First edition Originally self-published by the authors in 2019. Codice articolo 26397558085
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