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

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Emeryville, CA ; Rockridge Press, 2021Description: 40 pages ; color illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781648763625
  • 1648763626
  • 9798886504477
Other title:
  • Día de los Muertos
  • Day of the Dead
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
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.
List(s) this item appears in: Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Holdings
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Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 394.266 S929 Available 33111011015134
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's NonFiction 394.266 S929 Available 33111010667075
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 394.266 S929 Available 33111010908453
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 394.266 S929 Available 33111010543318
Children's Book Children's Book Northport Library Children's NonFiction 394.266 S929 Available 33111009451358
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday where people celebrate and remember their loved ones who have passed on. The festivities happen over two days every year--November 1 and 2--and are full of color and joy! This engaging book for kids explains the history, traditions, and customs of Día de los Muertos. You'll also find fun activities that encourage kids to celebrate in their communities.

Lots of ways to celebrate--Kids will learn how Día de los Muertos originated in Mexico, but is celebrated in many places, with parades, storytelling, music, and food.

Hands-on activities--From baking pan de muerto (or "bread of the dead") to creating paper marigold flowers, this holiday book for kids includes activities that let families get festive at home.

Colorful and illustrated--Vibrant pictures and thought-provoking facts help kids discover new things about Día de los Muertos.

Inspire kids to explore an amazing holiday with this exciting Día de los Muertos book.

A Holiday Book for Kids.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 39-40)

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

"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.

Ages 6-9.

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