Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book
Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book
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Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book

Written and illustrated by Jeanette Winter
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4 - 7
Reading age
48
Page count
9
Words per page
~561L
Lexile measure
Sep 1, 2006
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Every year Don Pedro and his family make papier-mâché skeletons, or calaveras, for Mexico’s Day of the Dead fiesta. From the Angel and Doctor to the Mariachi and Unicornio, there’s a special calavera for each letter of the alphabet. Come dance with them! Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an author’s note.

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Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)  alphabet (ABCs)cultureMexicoplaces and regionsholidayssocial life and customs

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780152059064
    Publication Date
    September 1, 2006
    Publisher
    HMH Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    48
    Words Per Page
    9
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 7 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~561L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    103502
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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