Discussion Questions:
- Why does the child want to know the meaning of their name?
- How do the mother, father and grandfather each add meaning to the child’s name?
- What memories are connected to the child’s name?
- Why might a name help someone feel proud?
- What symbols appear in the book, and what might they mean?
- Why do the children write their names carefully?
- How can names help people feel seen and remembered?
- What does this story teach us about identity and dignity?