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Author:

Stuart-Campbell, Melanie, author.

Title:

Celebrating Día de los Muertos : history, traditions, and activities : a holiday book for kids / Melanie Stuart-Campbell ; illustrations by Javiera Mac-lean.

Edition:

First Rockridge Press hardcover edition.

Publisher:

Rockridge Press,

Copyright Date:

2022

Description:

40 pages ; color illustrations ; 23 cm

Subject:

All Souls' Day--Mexico--Juvenile literature.
Holidays--Juvenile literature.
Mexico--Religious life and customs--Juvenile literature.
Jour des morts--Mexique--Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
All Souls' Day.
Holidays.
Mexico.
Informational works.
Instructional and educational works.
Juvenile works.
Informational works.
Instructional and educational works.
Documents d'information.
Matériel d'éducation et de formation.

Other Authors:

Mac-lean, Javiera, illustrator.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 39-40)

Contents:

What is Día de los Muertos? -- History and folklore -- Preparation -- How to celebrate -- Around the world -- Culture corner -- Learn to say it!

Summary:

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday that celebrates loved ones who have passed on. This engaging book for kids explains the history, traditions, and customs of Día de los Muertos and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities. A variety of activities: from baking pan de muerto (or "bread of the dead") to creating paper marigold flowers, kids can explore hands-on ways to get festive. Fun facts and illustrations: colorful pictures and thought-provoking facts help kids discover new things about Día de los Muertos. Celebratory traditions: kids will learn how Día de los Muertos is celebrated across the world, with parades, storytelling, music, and food-- Back cover.

ISBN:

9798886504477
1648763626
9781648763625

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1269506306

Locations:

SAPG074 -- Cedar Falls Public Library (Cedar Falls)

BVPE851 -- Nevada Public Library (Nevada)