About This Lesson
Celebrate Day of the Dead with this introduction for kids ages 7 to 11
Embark on a vibrant journey to celebrate Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead, the cherished Mexican holiday honoring departed loved ones. In this beautifully illustrated bilingual book, readers aged 7 to 11 will delight in discovering the rich traditions and customs of Day of the Dead. From decorating colorful altars to enjoying delicious pan de muerto, this heartwarming book captures the essence of this special celebration.
English and Spanish alphabet books often provide one set of text in English with a Spanish translation. This book weights both English and Spanish equally for our bilingual readers—providing different entry text for many letters of the alphabet. Both English and Spanish have translations underneath to help readers understand and connect to the illustrations.
Written by Gabriela Orozco Belt and illustrated by Estelí Meza, a bilingual and bicultural author and illustrator team.
