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
ISBN-13
978-0823444618
SPECS
Item Weight: 8.8 ounces
Dimensions: 6.51 x 0.49 x 6.02 inches
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Board Book
24 pages
Bilingual
Board Book Box
Picture Book Box
Familia Book Box
