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Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book

by Jeanette Winter

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Publisher Comments:

Every year Don Pedro and his family make papier-mâché skeletons, or calaveras, for Mexico's Day of the Dead fiesta. From the Angel and Doctor to the Mariachi and Unicornio, there's a special calavera for each letter of the alphabet. Come dance with them!

Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an author's note.

Synopsis:

An alphabet fiesta like no other.

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Every year Don Pedro and his family make papier-mache skeletons, orcalaveras, for Mexico's Day of the Deadfiesta.From the Angeland Doctorto the Mariachiand Unicornio, there's a special calaverafor each letter of the alphabet. Come dance with them

Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an author's note.

Synopsis:

Come dance with Don Pedro and his family, as they celebrate "D'a de los Muertos," in this unusual ABC book inspired by colorful, Mexican folk-art traditions. Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an Author's Note. Full color.

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About the Author

JEANETTE WINTER has written and illustrated many books for children, including MAMA, The Librarian of Basra, Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book, My Name Is Georgia, and Josefina. She lives in New York City.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780152059064
Author:
Winter, Jeanette
Publisher:
Voyager Paperbacks
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Concepts - Alphabet
Subject:
Holidays & Festivals - Halloween
Subject:
Alphabet
Subject:
All Souls' Day
Subject:
People & Places - United States - Hispanic/Latino
Subject:
Holidays & Celebrations - Halloween
Subject:
Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Religious
Subject:
Mexico Social life and customs.
Subject:
Children s-General
Copyright:
2004
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
20060931
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from P up to 1
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Full-color illustrations
Pages:
48
Dimensions:
9.25 x 8 in 0.39 lb
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
03-07
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An alphabet fiesta like no other.
"Synopsis" by , Every year Don Pedro and his family make papier-mache skeletons, orcalaveras, for Mexico's Day of the Deadfiesta.From the Angeland Doctorto the Mariachiand Unicornio, there's a special calaverafor each letter of the alphabet. Come dance with them

Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an author's note.
"Synopsis" by , Come dance with Don Pedro and his family, as they celebrate "D'a de los Muertos," in this unusual ABC book inspired by colorful, Mexican folk-art traditions. Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an Author's Note. Full color.

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