all souls' day

"D?ia de los Muertos is a special holiday to remember and celebrate loved ones. It is a Mexican tradition held to honor those who have died. Some people dress up and go to parades. Others sing, dance, and eat special food. Others decorate altars with flowers and make offerings. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--Provided by publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Day of the Dead. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Lola and her family celebrate the Day of the Dead with a traditional Guatemalan dish that originated at a graveyard.

On Dia 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.

"D??a 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 D??a 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 D??a de los Muertos. Celebratory traditions: kids will learn how D??a de los Muertos is celebrated across the world, with parades, storytelling, music, and food" --.

"[To inspire readers] by the rituals, flavors, motifs, and costumes of Mexico's Day of the Dead festival ... [this project guide presents] handcrafted decorations, stylish makeup designs and accessories, and ... recipes"--Back cover.

Cristina, who has lost her blue bunny, finds a way to remember him as she celebrates Halloween and the Day of the Dead. Includes details on the histories and traditions of these holidays.

"People from different cultures often celebrate different holidays. Learning about those holidays [may] help us learn more about what's important to different groups of people. For example, people from Mexico and Latin America celebrate a holiday called D?a de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. When people think of this holiday, they often think of skulls, flowers, and fancy altars. However, the meanings behind all of these parts of the holiday show what's really important to the people who celebrate it--and that's faith and family"--Provided by publisher.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Day of the Dead through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

D a de los Muertos is a special holiday to remember and celebrate loved ones. It is a Mexican tradition held to honor those who have died. Some people dress up and go to parades. Others sing, dance, and eat special food. Others decorate altars with flowers and make offerings. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.