personal names

Sangoel, who is proud of his rich African heritage, moves to America, and when nobody there can pronounce his name correctly, he fears he will lose his identity.

Crisantemo loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it.

Lists approximately one thousand names from the Bible and provides the original source language, translation, location in the Bible, and meaning for each.

Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it.

When two puffins named Steve meet, they begin arguing about who is first, greatest, wisest, and more until they realize they have gone too far.

Even with her father as principal, Asa Andersen is certain that sixth grade will be perfect, until a new boy in school starts making fun of her name and the baby her mother is expecting is born prematurely.

Ahmed rides his donkey cart throughout the city of Cairo, hurrying to finish his work, so he can return home and share his secret with his family.

"Weir Do, the new kid in school with an unforgettable name, desperately tries to fit in and win the attention of Bella Allen, his crush"--OCLC.

A new creature is added to the deep-sea tank, but what will they call this flapjack octopus? Includes an author's note on Adorabilis and its name.

Disliking her name as written in English, Korean-born Yoon, or "shining wisdom," refers to herself as "cat," "bird," and "cupcake," as a way to feel more comfortable in her new school and new country.