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Series
Lou Lou and Pea volume 1
Publisher
Farrar, Straus, Giroux
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Two best friends with a flair for adventure use their gardening and art skills to catch a criminal during Dia de los Muertos"--
Author
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Edition
First edition
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...
Author
Series
World of Gustavo volume 1
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Language
English
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Ghost Storytime
Pumpkin and Halloween Storytime
Reading Bingo: Seasons and Holidays
Spooky books for ages 0-8
Pumpkin and Halloween Storytime
Reading Bingo: Seasons and Holidays
Spooky books for ages 0-8
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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...
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume 149
Language
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?
Author
Series
Word travelers volume 2
Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Language
English
Description
Are you ready for adventure? The second book in a new action-packed series from bestselling author Raj Haldar follows two best friends as they race to different parts of the world to solve mysteries and uncover lost treasures! It's finally time for the party! Every year, best friends Edie and Molly-Jean (who still prefers to be called MJ) throw a costume party and have the best time. They plan the perfect outfits, order pizza, and dance to silly songs...but...
9) Remembering
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"On Da̕ 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"--
Author
Series
Love sugar magic volume 1
Language
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.
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Edition
[Wonderbook edition].
Language
Español
Formats
Description
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...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
La Noche de Brujas es una época emocionante del año. La gente decora sus casas y jardines con calabazas y figuras que dan miedo. En la Noche de Brujas, algunos niños se disfrazan para ir de casa a casa por las golosinas. Otros montan una fiesta de la Noche de Brujas.
Halloween is an exciting time of year. People decorate their houses and lawns with pumpkins and scary figurines. On the night of Halloween, some kids dress up in costumes and go out...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House Inc
Language
Español
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Description
¡Incluso los niños hispanohablantes más pequeños pueden disfrutar de los fantasmas, esqueletos y delicias que hacen que esta animada festividad sea única! Con pétalos de caléndula de olor dulce y canciones alegres, una familia da la bienvenida a sus queridos antepasados. Este homenaje animado y colorido (y no demasiado aterrador) a una festividad única ahora está disponible en una edición solo en español. Dos niños preparan ofrendas de...
Author
Publisher
Nancy Paulsen Books
Edition
First Spanish-language edition.
Language
Español
Description
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 en este día festivo, es casi como si estuvieran sentados a nuestro lado mientras celebramos las cosas que los hicieron...
15) Abuelita's gift
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Julieta is eager to honor her Abuelita's spirit on Día de Muertos but struggles to find the perfect gift"--
16) Days of the dead
Author
Publisher
Sky Pony Press
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
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Description
Cristina está emocionada de celebrar el Día de los Muertos con su hermano Carlos y su familia. Los lectores jóvenes pueden seguir mientras todos se preparan para recordar a sus seres queridos que ya no están con ellos
Cristina is excited to celebrate Da̕ 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.
Author
Series
Love sugar magic volume 2
Language
English
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Lenora Logroño has finally been introduced to her family's bakery bruja magic - but that doesn't mean all is sugar and spice. Her special power hasn't shown up yet, her family still won't let her perform her own spells, and they now act rude every time Caroline comes by to help Leo with her magic training. She knows that the family magic should be kept secret, but Caroline is her best friend, and she's been feeling lonely ever since her mom passed...
Author
Publisher
Pinata Books, Arte Publico Press
Language
English
Description
Long ago in what would come to be called Mexico, as Mama Alma and her granddaughter, Bella, recall happy times while walking in the garden they have tended together since Bella was a baby, Mama Alma asks that after she is gone her family remember her on one special day each year. Includes facts about The Remembering Day, El dia de los muertos.
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