The Day of the Dead / El Día De Los Muertos
A Bilingual Celebration
Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · June 1, 2011
Follow two children as they celebrate their ancestors in this bilingual introduction to el Día de los Muertos-- the Day of the Dead!
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- Who it’s for
- A bilingual celebration brings Day of the Dead traditions into bright, lyrical focus.
- Themes
- Day of the Dead traditions, Honoring ancestors, Shared celebration
- Genres
- Day of the Dead, Hispanic & Latino Life (U.S.), Customs & Traditions
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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! 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.
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The festivities are described in brief, lyrical text, presented in both Spanish and English. 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. Celebrate our ancestors on the Day of the Dead / Honremos a los antepasados en el Día de los Muertos!
A Lively Remembrance
A bilingual celebration brings Day of the Dead traditions into bright, lyrical focus.
Come here for
- Spanish and English text, side by side
- Flowers, sugar skulls, shared food, and family remembrance
Expect
- Brief, lyrical descriptions of the festivities
- Bold collage artwork and an author’s note
Where it sits
| Day of the Dead | 58% |
|---|---|
| Hispanic & Latino Life (U.S.) | 56% |
| Customs & Traditions | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Halloween
- Religious Holidays
- Customs & Traditions
- Authors
- Bob Barner
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- June 1, 2011
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Day of the Dead traditions · Honoring ancestors · Shared celebration
- Reading lane
- Halloween