Our Day of the Dead Celebration
Our Day of the Dead Celebration
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Our Day of the Dead Celebration

Written and illustrated by Ana Aranda
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3 - 7
Reading age
32
Page count
AD620L
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Sep 27, 2022
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A family honors their living and dead relatives as they celebrate this holiday with shared food and stories. The Day of the Dead is a happy day when Mar’s family gathers together. There are favorite dishes to enjoy, games to be played, and most importantly, stories to tell. No one in the family is forgotten because this is the day of the year when the dead come to visit the living–and for this holiday it is almost as if they’re alive again, as the family takes great joy in celebrating the things that made them special. Mar realizes she is just like her Grandpa Ramón, who kept a journal. And her sister, Paz, plays accordian, just like their great-grandfather. There are so many things that connect them all–and at dinner, Abuelita spins even more stories that make them feel close to the ones they will love forever. Ana Aranda’s tender text and vibrant art make the joy felt on this sweet day totally palpable.

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culturedeathholidaysMexicofamilyplaces and regionsDia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)social themesfamily lifedeath, grief, and bereavement

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780525514282
    Publication Date
    September 27, 2022
    Publisher
    Nancy Paulsen Books
    Page Count
    32
    Reading Age
    3 - 7 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2022006787
    Lexile® Level
    AD620L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4

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