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K - Day of the Dead
OBD Day of the Dead - YOUTH
Staff Picks May 2022 - For Kids of All Ages
K - Day of the Dead
OBD Day of the Dead - YOUTH
Staff Picks May 2022 - For Kids of All Ages
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Gustavo is good at doing all sorts of ghostly things: walking through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark. And he loves almost nothing more than playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo is shy, and some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye scream or making friends with other monsters. Whenever he tries getting close to them, he realizes they just can't see him. Now that the Day of the Dead is...
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Love sugar magic volume 1
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Wanting to be a part of her family's Dia de los Muertos preparations, Leonora sneaks out of school to discover her mother, aunt, and older sisters have been keeping a secret.
3) Remembering
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"On Día de los Muertos, a family prepares an ofrenda for their favorite furry family member, remembering all the ways that their beloved pet brought love and comfort to their lives"--
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Nancy Paulsen Books
Pub. Date
2023.
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Español
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"A family honors their living and dead relatives as they celebrate the Day of the Dead with shared food and stories"--
"El Día de Muertos es un día feliz. Es un día en el cual la familia reunida cuenta historias y ríe. Hay platillos favoritos por cocinar y poemas por escribir para los difuntos, y lo más importante: memorias por evocar. Ningún familiar es olvidado, porque este es el día en el que los muertos vienen a visitar a los vivos - y...
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Versify, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"Little Lobo is celebrating two big holidays this fall! On Halloween, he and his friends dress up in costumes, trick-or-treat for candy, and share spooky stories. Then, everyone in the town prepares food, drinks, and other gifts and decorates the cemetery with ofrendas so they can enjoy Día de los Muertos with the spirits of the people they love. Join Little Lobo and his friends as they celebrate, and learn some Spanish and traditions along the way!"--...
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Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
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Español
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Cristina is excited to celebrate Día de los Muertos with her brother, Carlos, and their family. Young readers can follow along as everyone gets ready to remember their loved ones who are no longer with them.
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Boxcar children mysteries volume 149
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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The Aldens are visiting friends for a big Dia de los Muertos celebration. The kids love learning about the holiday and helping out - that is until mysterious events threaten to ruin everyone's preparations. Can the Aldens figure out what's going on and help their friends save the celebration?
11) Days of the dead
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Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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"Glorieta Magdalena Davis Espinosa is happy that Papi married Alice. She's happy that he can smile again after years of mourning Mamá. But the urn containing Mamá's ashes disappeared into a drawer the day Alice moved in. If everything about Glorieta's life is going to change, then she wants one thing to go her way: She wants to hear stories about her mamá when the family gathers on the last night of los Días de los Muertos. And that can only happen...
12) Coco
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Series
Publisher
Golden Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In the Rivera household there was one rule: no music. But young Miguel loved music and wanted to play the guitar.
14) Mi ofrenda
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Series
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Little Libros, LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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The time has finally arrived, and Amelia needs your help collecting items for her family's ofrenda. Through the use of colors, this search-and-find book will teach your little ones the special significance everyday items play during Día de Muertos.
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Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
Español
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Julieta está ansiosa para honrar el alma de su abuelita en Día de Muertos, pero lucha por encontrar el regalo perfecto. Una cálida historia sobre el amor, la familia y los lazos que nos conectan, incluso después de la Muerte.
"Julieta is eager to honor her abuelita's spirit on Día de Muertos, but struggles to find the perfect gift"--
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Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
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"Benito loves Perro. But when Perro passes away, Benito is heartbroken. During the Day of the Dead celebration, he tries to understand the meaning of the flores de cempasuchil, candles, pan de muertos, photographs, and sharing memories of departed loved ones. By creating his own special altar for Perro, he realizes that his love for his beloved companion, and the happiness Perro gave him, will always remain. Told with honesty and hope, this heartfelt...
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Peachtree Publishers
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
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Rhyming text presents traditions used to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Graveyard skeletons shake, rattle, and roll in this spirited Day of the Dead celebration featuring bold and colorful cut-paper illustrations. A two-page illustrated afterword gives factual information about el Dia de los Muertos, the reverent but fun celebration honoring relatives who have passed on, and the special rituals, images, foods, and customs associated with this joyful...
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Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Introducing little ones to the Day of the Dead - a day to remember loved ones who are no longer with us - this vibrant board book follows siblings Cristina and Carlos as they prepare for the celebration with their family.
19) Miguel's music
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Publisher
Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Miguel loves music, but his family says it is not allowed. Will he ever change their minds?"--Page 4 of cover.
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