Abuelita’s Gift: A Día de Muertos Story
Written by Mariana Ríos Ramírez
Illustrated by Sara Palacios
Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Julieta is eager to honor her Abuelita’s spirit on Día de Muertos, but struggles to find the perfect gift. A touching story that celebrates ancestors and teaches that the most meaningful tributes come from the heart illustrated by award-winning Sara Palacios.
Julieta is excited for Abuelita’s spirit to visit on Día de los Muertos. She is determined to find the perfect gift to honor Abuelita and to show how much she misses her. However, her ideas fail one by one and Julieta grows worried.
It is only when Julieta embraces the memories she once shared with her abuelita, that she realizes the perfect gift comes from the heart. An uplifting story about both life and death, family, and the threads that connect us, long after we are gone.
Look for the Spanish version, El Regalo de Abuelita: Un Cuento de Día de Muertos.
Primary ISBN: 9780593568361
Publication Date: September 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American
Themes: Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Celebrations: Día de los Muertos, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Family Relationship: Grandparents, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Trauma & Healing: Death of Family or Friend
Setting: Mexico
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Home Country
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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