Uncle Monarch and the Day of the Dead
Uncle Monarch and the Day of the Dead
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Uncle Monarch and the Day of the Dead

Illustrated by Rene King Moreno
Hardcover
$16.95
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2 - 6
Reading age
32
Page count
39
Words per page
~800L
Lexile measure
Aug 1, 2008
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A family celebrates Día de Muertos, a holiday for remembering those who have passed. When the monarch butterflies return to her Mexican countryside, Lupita knows that Día de Muertos, “the Day of the Dead,” is near. She and her favorite uncle watch the butterflies flutter in the trees. When a butterfly lands on Lupita’s hand, her uncle reminds her that she should never hurt a monarch because they are believed to be the souls of the departed. Lupita and her family get ready for the holiday. When the first of November arrives, the family will go to the cemetery to honor the memories of their loved ones. But this year is different—Lupita’s uncle cannot join them. Now, Lupita learns the true meaning of the celebration.

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unclesDia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)deathbutterfliescultureMexicomultigenerationalfamilyplaces and regionsholidays

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Book Details

ISBN
9781590784259
Publication Date
August 1, 2008
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Page Count
32
Words Per Page
39
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
2 - 6 years
Est. Lexile® Level
~800L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~S
ATOS® Book Level
5.1
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
124896
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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