Synopses & Reviews
Thirty thousand hardbacks sold! On Mexico's Day of the Dead, the skeletons jump for sheer joy. And no wonder: they've been cooped up the whole year and now they're ready to party. Watch the calaveras shake, rattle, and roll as they celebrate the biggest event of the graveyard's social calendar!
Review
"The illustrations are comical, and not at all frightening, which will enable children of all ages to enjoy the book. A wonderful addition to bilingual collections in elementary and public libraries."and#8212;Criticas
"this is a far cry from the decorative taxidermy of many texts on holidays; instead, this evokes the spirit of the Festival in the way that kids will appreciate."and#8212;The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"a cute, funny, little book that will be enjoyed by kids of all ages. The funny looking skeletons, created by renowned Mexican artist Luis San Vicente and the hilarious verses that accompany each illustration make fun of death while, at the same time, introducing young kids to the ancient Aztec celebration of the Day of the Dead ... Highly recommended!"and#8212;Reforma
"One of the most whimsical books about the Day of the Dead"and#8212;LatinoLA
Synopsis
Dance and rattle along with skeletons on their way to celebrate their day--the Day of the Dead
Baila y meneate junto a las calaveras en camino a su d a: el D a de Muertos
If you think Day of the Dead is a time of celebration for the living, just think how much more exciting it is for the guests of honor Renowned Mexican artist, Luis San Vicente, lets children join the fun with playful, rhythmic text in English and Spanish. His wild and whimsical artwork imagines how skeletons might revel as they're called back to Earth for this holiday of remembrance. You can also learn about how the living world celebrates Day of the Dead: A helpful afterword provides a brief history of the holiday in Mexico and some pointers on how to celebrate, including instructions for creating altars for dead loved ones and making traditional treats like sugar skulls.
Si crees que el D a de Muertos es un momento de celebraci n para los vivos, piensa cu nto m s emocionante es para los invitados de honor El reconocido artista mexicano, Luis San Vicente, permite que los ni os se unan a la diversi n con textos l dicos y r tmicos en ingl s y espa ol. Su arte din mico y extravagante imagina c mo las calaveras podr an deleitarse cuando son llamadas a regresar a la Tierra para esta festividad de recordar. Tambi n puedes aprender c mo se celebra el D a de Muertos en el mundo de los vivos: un ep logo til detalla una breve historia del D a de Muertos en M xico y algunos consejos de c mo se puede celebrar, incluyendo c mo hacer un altar para seres queridos difuntos y recetas de delicias tradicionales como las calaveras de az car.