The Day of the Dead / El Día de los Muertos

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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.

AUTHOR

Bob Barner

ILLUSTRATOR

Bob Barner

THEMES

Día de los Muertos · Holidays · Traditions

PUBLISHER

Holiday House

PUBLISHED IN

2019

PRAISE

"The festive colors and imagery in Barner's cut-paper collages encapsulate the celebratory and memorial nature of the holiday" [Publishers Weekly