Synopses & Reviews
Every year Don Pedro and his family make papier-mand#226;chand#233; skeletons, or
calaveras, for Mexico's Day of the Dead
fiesta. From theand#160;
Angel and
Doctor to the
and#160;Mariachi and
Unicornio, there's a specialand#160;
calavera for each letter of the alphabet. Come dance with them!
Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an author's note.
Review
"Visually exciting."--
Kirkus Reviews"This striking celebration of an intriguing tradition will be welcomed by teachers, librarians, and Mexican American families."--Booklist
Synopsis
Every year Don Pedro and his family make papier-m ch 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
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.
Synopsis
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.
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.