The Spirit of Tío Fernando
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1995 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Spirit of Tío Fernando

By Janice Levy, Morella Fuenmayor (Illustrator), Teresa Mlawer (Translator)

On Day of the Dead, Nando seeks a spirit's presence at the cemetery.

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32 pages· 929 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Young Nando embarks on a poignant journey with his mother to honor Tío Fernando on the Day of the Dead. As they prepare to meet his spirit at the cemetery, Nando wonders what awaits. Will he truly connect with his uncle's spirit, or is there more to this sacred tradition? The day unfolds with mystery and the promise of a spiritual encounter, leaving Nando to discover the depth of remembrance and family bonds.

From the publisher

It’s the Day of the Dead and Nando and his mother are going to honor Tío Fernando. Nando, named for Uncle Fernando, listens as his mother tells him that later, at the cemetery, they will meet with Tío Fernando’s spirit.

Es el Día de los Muertos y Nando y su Madre van a honrar a Tío Fernando. Nando, nombrado en honor de Tío Fernando, escucha a su Madre decirle que mas adelante en el cementerio se van a encontrarse con el espirito de Tío Fernando.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
929
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD560L
Themes & topics
Books about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)Books about social themesBooks about deathBooks about death, grief, and bereavementBooks about culture
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
15236
Publication
Published
January 1, 1995
First published
September 1, 1995
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780807575864

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