An ofrenda for Perro /
Valdés B., Judith,
An ofrenda for Perro / by Judith Valdés B. ; illustrated by Carlos Vélez Aguilera. - First edition. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
"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 book is the perfect story for any child coping with loss, and for those who celebrate--or want to learn more about--Día de los Muertos"--
Ages 4-8.
9781499813876 1499813872
bl2023064520
Dogs--Juvenile fiction.
Pets--Death--Juvenile fiction.
Grief--Juvenile fiction.
All Souls' Day--Juvenile fiction.
Picture books.
An ofrenda for Perro / by Judith Valdés B. ; illustrated by Carlos Vélez Aguilera. - First edition. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
"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 book is the perfect story for any child coping with loss, and for those who celebrate--or want to learn more about--Día de los Muertos"--
Ages 4-8.
9781499813876 1499813872
bl2023064520
Dogs--Juvenile fiction.
Pets--Death--Juvenile fiction.
Grief--Juvenile fiction.
All Souls' Day--Juvenile fiction.
Picture books.