{"product_id":"the-big-ceremony-ozi-okaro-9781500411954","title":"The Big Ceremony","description":"\u003cp\u003eFamily. Culture. Traditions. These are important building blocks that can help children grow in confidence and self-awareness. As a mother and an author who proudly claims her Nigerian heritage, Ozi Okaro understands the importance of teaching her children the customs of their ancestors. Her debut children's book, \u003ci\u003eThe Big Ceremony\u003c\/i\u003e, offers an engaging introduction to a vivid cultural experience of her people-a traditional Nigerian wedding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this lighthearted and fun children's book, young readers get to join six-year-old Cheta and her best friend, Kosi, as they attend the wedding of Kosi's cousin. Delighted to each wear her own stunning, specially designed dress, the girls can hardly contain their excitement as they experience the lavish festivities and witness the captivating rituals that are part of both their families' African heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn excellent choice for teachers and librarians looking to introduce students to the customs of an African country, this is also a great gift for children of Nigerian decent who want to learn more about their own culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ozi Okaro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1500411957\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781500411954\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.18lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/0001","brand":"Ozi Okaro","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43935141855487,"sku":"9781500411954","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_7e3e2e69-752a-4c1b-9412-53ea0b1c4876.jpg?v=1681418096","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-big-ceremony-ozi-okaro-9781500411954","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}