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Follow two children as they celebrate their ancestors in this bilingual introduction to el Día de los Muertos-- the Day of the Dead!
With festivities described in brief, lyrical text in both Spanish and English, they prepare offerings of flowers, sugar skulls, and special bread, and make delicious foods to eat and share. By spreading marigold petals, they guide the dead home to join the festivities. After hours of singing, dancing, and reminiscing, it's time for bed.
An author's note provides more detail on the holiday, its historical context, and the inspiration behind the artwork. Bob Barner's signature collages incorporate the traditional Day of the Dead symbols and bright, bold colors to evoke the joyful atmosphere of this vibrant holiday.
Bob Barner
Bob Barner
Día de los Muertos · Holidays · Traditions
Holiday House
2019
"The festive colors and imagery in Barner's cut-paper collages encapsulate the celebratory and memorial nature of the holiday" [Publishers Weekly
978-0823444618
Item Weight: 8.8 ounces
Dimensions: 6.51 x 0.49 x 6.02 inches
Board Book
Age 2-5
24 pages
Bilingual
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