Favorite books for Día de los Muertos
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Clatter Bash! A Day of the Dead Celebration by Richard Keep
At dusk on the holiday known as Day of the Dead, a Mexican family has set out fiesta offerings in the graveyard in hopes that departed loved ones may return to visit.
Day of the Dead (On My Own Holidays)
by Linda Lowery and Barbara Knutson
Introduces the holiday, Day of the Dead, or Dâia de los Muertos, and describes how it is celebrated in Mexico and in the United States.
Festival of Bones / El Festival de las Calaveras
The Little-Bitty Book for the Day of the Dead
Mexico’s Day of the Dead fascinates U.S readers, whether for its joyful celebration of an unusual tradition or because it simply feels like home. San Vicente lets children join the celebration as they watch the skeletons rock, rattle, and roll those long old bones as they get ready for the biggest event of their social calendar. A short and fun essay, directed toward young readers, will explain this important Mexican holiday.
The Day of the Dead/El Dia de Los Muertos
by Bob Barner
Bob Barner’s luscious collages incorporate the traditional symbols of Day of the Dead. His poetic text is both English and Spanish. An author’s note provides additional information on the holiday.