Synopses & Reviews
Every year Don Pedro and his family make papier-mache skeletons, or
calaveras, for Mexico's Day of the Dead
fiesta. From
Angel and
Doctor to
Mariachi and
Unicornio, each letter of the alphabet has its own special
calavera.
Come dance with them in this unusual ABC book inspired by a real Mexican family of artists and the many colorful folk-art traditions surrounding the celebration of the Day of the Dead.
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
Inspired by a real Mexican family of artists and the many colorful folk-art traditions surrounding the celebration of the Day of the Dead, this beautifully illustrated alphabet book includes a glossary of Spanish words and an author's note. Full color.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 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 Angeland DoctortoMariachiand Unicornio, each letter of the alphabet has its own specialcalavera.
Come dance with them in this unusual ABC book inspired by a real Mexican family of artists and the many colorful folk-art traditions surrounding the celebration of the Day of the Dead.
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.