What's in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from - and who she may one day be. Spanish language edition! If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza Jos? Pura Candela has way too many names: six! Just think of how hard it is to fit them all on the back of a little photo. How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother...

"When Sophie's new sister won't stop crying, only two-year-old Sophie can communicate with her, even if she isn't using her words as her parents want her to"--

Before a little girl has a chance to name the cat that arrives unexpectedly at her house, he disappears again only to be replaced by another "pet," Steve the gorilla.

"A guide for parents who know that the perfect name lasts a lifetime--it suits not just a cuddly newborn but grows with a child from babyhood through adulthood. 1,107 baby names that stand the test of time makes a strong case for each name selected and features the name's definition, history, variations and nicknames, and its 'meaning' in the larger cultural sense. Includes a primer on the basic rules of baby naming including sounds, rhythm, ethnic...

As he waits for the baby to be born, a young boy and his family try to come up with the best name possible. Includes lists of girls' and boys' names and their meanings.

Elizabeth is tired of everyone shortening her first name and calling her Lizzie, Liz, or Beth, but suffers in silence, until one autumn day when her impatience gets the best of her and she learns an important lesson about tact and grace.

With his mother's help, Carlos learns to write his name, as some of his friends can do.