What Shall We Name the Baby?

Parents help a young girl handle her feelings about a coming change to their family, highlighting Jewish baby naming practices. Ella suggests unusual names, but learns to cope with changes and her own family members before becoming the best big sister to a new baby.

Format: Hardback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2024
Publisher: Behrman House Inc.,U.S.

Parents help a young girl handle her feelings about a coming change to their family in a story that also spotlights Jewish baby naming practices.

A new baby is coming, and everyone is so excited! Everyone except Ella. Her parents ask her and older brother, one question for many months: "What should we name the baby?" Ella doesn't even want a new baby; she's already the baby! So she suggests names like Squirt or Lumpy. Ella will need to learn about growing up, coping with changes, and her own family members before she can be the best big sister to a new baby—a baby who probably won't be named Lumpy!

Ella's parents are Jewish, and they follow a tradition of naming babies after family members. This tradition has been passed down for generations, and it's important to Ella's family. Ella's parents want to name the baby after her grandmother, who passed away a few years ago. Ella is hesitant at first, but she eventually agrees to the name.

The baby's name is Sarah, and Ella is excited to meet her. She learns that Sarah is a beautiful baby with a sweet smile and a gentle spirit. Ella starts to feel more comfortable with the idea of having a new baby in the family, and she starts to think about what it will be like to be a big sister.

Ella's parents also teach her about Jewish baby naming practices. They explain that each letter of the baby's name has a special meaning, and that the name should be chosen carefully. They also tell her that the baby's name should be a reflection of her family's values and traditions.

Ella starts to research the meaning of Sarah's name. She learns that Sarah means "princess" in Hebrew, and that it is a name that has been used for many generations of Jewish women. Ella also learns that Sarah is a symbol of strength and resilience, and that she has been a role model for many people throughout history.

Ella starts to feel more connected to her family's Jewish heritage, and she starts to appreciate the importance of naming babies after family members. She realizes that the name Sarah is a beautiful and meaningful name, and that it will be a great honor to have it passed down to her own children.

As the baby grows, Ella becomes more involved in her care. She helps to feed her, change her diapers, and play with her. She also starts to learn about Jewish customs and traditions, such as the Passover Seder and the Hanukkah celebration.

Ella's parents are proud of her for her involvement in the baby's care, and they encourage her to continue to learn about her family's Jewish heritage. They also remind her that being a big sister is a big responsibility, and that she needs to be patient and loving with her new baby.

In the end, Ella's parents are happy that they chose the name Sarah for their baby. They know that it will be a name that will be passed down for generations, and that it will be a symbol of their family's love and commitment to each other. Ella is proud of her family's Jewish heritage, and she is excited to be a big sister to her new baby.

Parents help a young girl handle her feelings about a coming change to their family in a story that also spotlights Jewish baby naming practices. A new baby is coming, and everyone is so excited! Everyone except Ella. Her parents ask her and older brother, one question for many months: "What should we name the baby?" Ella doesn't even want a new baby; she's already the baby! So she suggests names like Squirt or Lumpy. Ella will need to learn about growing up, coping with changes, and her own family members before she can be the best big sister to a new baby—a baby who probably won't be named Lumpy!

Parents help a young girl handle her feelings about a coming change to their family in a story that also spotlights Jewish baby naming practices. A new baby is coming, and everyone is so excited! Everyone except Ella. Her parents ask her and older brother, one question for many months: "What should we name the baby?" Ella doesn't even want a new baby; she's already the baby! So she suggests names like Squirt or Lumpy. Ella will need to learn about growing up, coping with changes, and her own family members before she can be the best big sister to a new baby—a baby who probably won't be named Lumpy!

Ella's parents are Jewish, and they follow a tradition of naming babies after family members. This tradition has been passed down for generations, and it's important to Ella's family. Ella's parents want to name the baby after her grandmother, who passed away a few years ago. Ella is hesitant at first, but she eventually agrees to the name.

The baby's name is Sarah, and Ella is excited to meet her. She learns that Sarah is a beautiful baby with a sweet smile and a gentle spirit. Ella starts to feel more comfortable with the idea of having a new baby in the family, and she starts to think about what it will be like to be a big sister.

Ella's parents also teach her about Jewish baby naming practices. They explain that each letter of the baby's name has a special meaning, and that the name should be chosen carefully. They also tell her that the baby's name should be a reflection of her family's values and traditions.

Ella starts to research the meaning of Sarah's name. She learns that Sarah means "princess" in Hebrew, and that it is a name that has been used for many generations of Jewish women. Ella also learns that Sarah is a symbol of strength and resilience, and that she has been a role model for many people throughout history.

Ella starts to feel more connected to her family's Jewish heritage, and she starts to appreciate the importance of naming babies after family members. She realizes that the name Sarah is a beautiful and meaningful name, and that it will be a great honor to have it passed down to her own children.

As the baby grows, Ella becomes more involved in her care. She helps to feed her, change her diapers, and play with her. She also starts to learn about Jewish customs and traditions, such as the Passover Seder and the Hanukkah celebration.

Ella's parents are proud of her for her involvement in the baby's care, and they encourage her to continue to learn about her family's Jewish heritage. They also remind her that being a big sister is a big responsibility, and that she needs to be patient and loving with her new baby.

In the end, Ella's parents are happy that they chose the name Sarah for their baby. They know that it will be a name that will be passed down for generations, and that it will be a symbol of their family's love and commitment to each other. Ella is proud of her family's Jewish heritage, and she is excited to be a big sister to her new baby.

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 217 x 173 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781681156095