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Day of the Dead
Paperback – Picture Book, September 1, 2000
Tony Johnston
HarperCollins · Paperback · September 1, 2000
Reading lane: Holidays & Celebrations / Day of the Dead
Above a small town in Mexico, the sun rises like a great marigold, and one family begins preparations for an annual celebration, El día de los muertos, the Day of the Dead.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
A Night of Welcome
A family’s Day of the Dead preparations open onto a celebration of memory, neighbors, and homecoming.
Come here for
- The vivid image of a marigold-colored sunrise
- Spanish words woven into a welcoming introduction
Expect
- Decorative borders and a family preparing for the holiday
- A factual note about the celebration at the end
Book Details
- Authors
- Tony Johnston
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- September 1, 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Holidays & Celebrations / Day of the Dead · Mexico for Kids
- Reading lane
- Holidays & Celebrations / Day of the Dead
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Publisher Categories
Halloween Stories
Nonreligious Celebrations
Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Religious
Birthday Stories
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Patriotic Holidays
Stories Set in Mexico
Beginner Readers
Coloring Books
About This Book
Above a small town in Mexico, the sun rises like a great marigold, and one family begins preparations for an annual celebration, El día de los muertos, the Day of the Dead. Soon they will go out into the night, join their neighbors, and walk to the graveyard to welcome the spirits of their loved ones home again. Framed by decorative borders and peppered with Spanish words, Day of the Dead is a glorious introduction to a fascinating celebration. A note at the end of the book...
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