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• Celebrate the Day of the Dead!

  De Anda, Diane

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  This board book is a way to introduce little ones to activities associated with the holiday: cooking special treats, making tamales, joining a costume parade, and more.

• The Day Of The Dead

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  Follow two youngsters in a celebration of their ancestors on this vibrant Latin American holiday.

• Day of the Dead

  Gleason, Carrie, 1973-

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  Contents include: Day of the Dead -- Smiling skeletons -- Aztec Mexico -- Honoring the dead -- Getting ready -- Altars and offerings -- Food for the feast -- Little angels -- Dia de los Muertos -- Let's dance -- Americans celebrate.

• Day of the Dead

  Johnston, Tony, 1942-

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  Two Mexican children watch as the food is prepared and flowers are gathered for their village's yearly celebration to honor their beloved dead.

• Day of the Dead

  Lowery, Linda, 1949-

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  A brightly illustrated book for kindergarten through third grade introduces the holiday and explains its similarities to other harvest-time festivals. Includes a glossary of Spanish words. Part of the On My Own Holidays series.

• Day of the Dead

  a Celebration of Life

  Orozco, Polo

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  This Little Golden Book is a good choice for families who celebrate the holiday, as well as those who want to learn about it.

• Day of the Dead

  a Mexican-American Celebration

  Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane

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  Two books in one! Part of the book follows Mexican-American twins who are participating in the Day of the Dead in their new country while another part gives factual information on the history of the holiday. Good for reports.

• Days of the Dead

  Hamilton, Kersten, 1958-

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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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• El Día De Los Muertos

  The Day of the Dead

  Wade, Mary Dodson

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  A Rookie Reader that gives an explanation of the Day of the Dead in simple language with colorful pictures.

• Dia de Muertos, Numeros

  a Day of the Dead counting book

  Tonatiuh, Duncan

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  Piece by piece, a family assembles a Day of the Dead altar to honor the memory and welcome the spirit of a loved one. A bilingual counting book.

• The Festival of Bones

  El Festival De Las Calaveras : the Little-bitty Book for the Day of the Dead

  San Vicente, Luis

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  This book is all about the fun. The skeletons, as drawn by Mexico City artist Luis San Vicente, are not at all scary but instead joyfully prepare for their big party.

• Fun With Mexican Cooking

  Ward, Karen, 1968-

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  Includes a chapter specifically on things to make for the Day of the Dead.

• Funny Bones

  Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras

  Tonatiuh, Duncan

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  Mexican artist José Guadalupe (1852-1913) created the drawings of amusing skeletons that have become a part of the Day of the Dead celebrations. Also available as an eBook.

• Ghosts

  Telgemeier, Raina

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  Catrina worries about her sister Maya, who suffers from cystic fibrosis. When they move to a town where the Day of the Dead is celebrated, Catrina is more worried than excited. For older children. Also available as an eBook.

• I Remember Abuelito

  a Day of the Dead Story

  Levy, Janice

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  A young girl misses her abuelito (grandfather) very much and is excited that his spirit will visit for the Day of the Dead. Includes recipes and activities and is written in English and Spanish.

• Our Day of the Dead Celebration

  Aranda, Ana

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  This picture book's author/illustrator was born and raised in Mexico. Her story is cheerful and told from the point of view of a little girl.

• Paper Crafts for Day of the Dead

  McGee, Randel

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  Follow storyteller Randel McGee as he explores Day of the Dead: Day of the dead/Día de los muertos -- Paper marigolds -- Skeleton candy basket -- Happy skeleton figures -- Skeleton pets -- Paper clothes for the skeletons -- Skull mask -- Papel…Read moreRead more of this annotation