Lola's First Day of the Dead
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2023 · Est. 1 hour read

Lola's First Day of the Dead

Written by Keka Novales · Illustrated by Carolina Vázquez

Part of the ¡Hola, Lola! series

Lola faces her food fears at a Day of the Dead celebration.

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64 pages· 5,738 words· Est. 1 hour read· 620L
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Bookroo's summary

Lola is thrilled for Halloween, but her mom misses Guatemala's Day of the Dead. Invited to a celebration, Lola panics over Fiambre, a dish she dreads. With Abuelita's guidance, can she embrace her heritage and try something new? Join Lola on a journey of courage and cultural discovery in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

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! With Abuelita’s help, can Lola find the courage to share in the celebration and try something new? Readers will delight in meeting Lola, her family, and friends in this charming chapter book from the Hola Lola series, focused on family, heritage, and cultural exploration.

At a glance
Format
Pages
64
Words
5,738
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
620L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
August 1, 2023
First published
July 30, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781484683989

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