"With vibrant illustrations and flaps die-cut to look like papel picado, the intricately designed sheets of tissue paper, this joyful board book teaches young ones how to honor loved ones around us and those who have passed on."--Publisher marketing.

Let yourself be inspired by the rituals, flavors, motifs and costumes of Mexico's Day of the Dead festival. Create your own celebration with these gorgeous handcrafted decorations, stylish makeup designs and accessories, and delicious recipes.

"Explores Halloween and Day of the Dead traditions from around the world, including All Saint's and All Soul's Days, the Day of the Dead, and other celebrations for the dead. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps, sources for further research, an index, and introductions to the author and illustrator"--Provided by the publisher.

"Dia de los Muertos, or 'Day of the Dead', may seem like a bleak name for a holiday. But this exciting occasion is actually a special time to remember loved ones and to celebrate life. Young readers discover how food, fun, and memories contribute to a festival that is more about rejoicing than mourning. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for...

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to Day of the dead.

"Benito loves Perro. But when Perro passes away, Benito is heartbroken. During the Day of the Dead celebration, he tries to understand the meaning of the flores de cempasuchil, candles, pan de muertos, photographs, and sharing memories of departed loved ones. By creating his own special altar for Perro, he realizes that his love for his beloved companion, and the happiness Perro gave him, will always remain. Told with honesty and hope, this heartfelt...

Introducing little ones to the Day of the Dead - a day to remember loved ones who are no longer with us - this vibrant board book follows siblings Cristina and Carlos as they prepare for the celebration with their family.

The Aldens are visiting friends for a big Dia de los Muertos celebration. The kids love learning about the holiday and helping out - that is until mysterious events threaten to ruin everyone's preparations. Can the Aldens figure out what's going on and help their friends save the celebration?

"Lola attempts to avoid a Day of the Dead disaster in another adventure celebrating her Guatemalan heritage! Lola is excited for Halloween, but Mama is sad to be missing the holiday she loved in Guatemala--the Day of the Dead. Then Lola's family is invited to a Day of the Dead party! But when Lola discovers that a Guatemalan dish called Fiambre is on the menu, she panics. She doesn't like her foods to touch, and she really doesn't like beets or sardines!...