Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life
Written by Polo Orozco
Illustrated by Mirelle Ortega
Published by First Book: Golden Books
Honor and remember loved ones on the Day of the Dead with this beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book about the holiday.
Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos in Spanish, is a happy celebration. The Mexican holiday is a time to welcome back loved ones who are no longer with us. This is done with offerings of favorite foods, brightly colored marigolds, sugar skulls, and more. This Little Golden Book is a great read-aloud for families that celebrate Day of the Dead, as well as for those who want to learn more about it.
Look for the Spanish version, Día de Muertos: Una Celebración de la Vida.
Primary ISBN: 9780593704875
Publication Date: August 2024
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 02 or older
Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American
Themes: Celebrations, Celebrations: Día de los Muertos, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Extended, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Trauma & Healing, Trauma & Healing: Death of Family or Friend
Setting: Mexico (Mexico City)
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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