names

Griffin Silk feels responsible for the absence of his mother and baby sister, but he and his new friend Layla find the perfect way to make everyone feel a little bit better.

Explains the origin, historical or religious significance, and practice of naming ceremonies in different cultures around the world.

Offers information on fashionable names, nicknames, the psychology of surnames, the origins of first names, place names, pub names, and titles of pop groups.

Rhyming text depicts a father sharing with his child such things as seven words that all mean blue and the name of every kind of cloud.

An illustrated discussion of the meaning, power, and relevance of people's names, covering acronyms, "Googleg?ngers," and other fun facts.