Theme: day of the dead

Red Ridin’ In The Hood: And Other Cuentos

By Book Importer | Published: November 7, 2011

Eleven classic tales are retold with an injection of Latino culture, providing a twist on the traditional forms while sustaining a freshness all their own. The title story, “Red Ridin’ in the Hood,” moves the setting to the barrio, where Red decides to brave dangerous Forest Street in order to reach her abuelita and encounters [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Fantasy, Folklore, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Primary (ages 6-9), United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment

Pablo Remembers

By Book Importer | Published: May 3, 2010

From October 31 to November 2, people in Mexico celebrate the festival of el Dia de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. This photodocumentary follows Pablo and his family as they prepare to honor the memory of Pablo’s grandmother. Ancona’s “photographs catch the affirmation of life that fills the Mexican festival arising from both [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction, United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » 1 Comment

I Remember Abuelito / Yo recuerdo a Abuelito: A Day of The Dead Story / Un Cuento del Dia de los Muertos (Spanish Edition)

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2010

It’s the Day of the Dead! It’s time to celebrate! In this bilingual book, a young girl is busy helping her family prepare to honor those who have died. First she goes with her mama to the market to buy pan de muerto. Then she lays a path of marigold petals with her papa. But [...]

Descriptors: Americas, Early Years (ages 2-6), Realistic Fiction, United States of America » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Uncle Monarch and the Day of the Dead

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

When the monarch butterflies return to the Mexican countryside where Lupita lives, she knows that it means that Da de Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is near. She and her favorite uncle watch the butterflies as they flutter in the trees. When a butterfly lands on Lupitas hand, her uncle reminds her that she [...]

Descriptors: Mexico, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Realistic Fiction » Other Themes: , , , , , » 1 Comment