Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead

Updated September 7, 2024
Drag items up and down to your preferred order then select the "Save Order" button.
Our Day of the Dead celebration
Aranda, Ana
Paper Book
A family honors their living and dead relatives as they celebrate this holiday with shared food and stories. The Day of the Dead is a happy day when Mar's family gathers together. There are favorite dishes to enjoy, games to be played, and most importantly, stories to tell. No...

Picture Book

The Day of the Dead = El Día de los Muertos
Barner, Bob.
Paper Book
Follow two children as they celebrate their ancestors on this vibrant holiday. They offer marigolds, sugar skulls, and special bread, and make delicious foods. By spreading marigold petals, they guide the dead home to join the festivities. Finally, after singing and dancing, it's time for bed. Bob...

Picture Book

Gustavo, the shy ghost
Drago, Flavia Z.
Paper Book
A #1 New York Times bestseller! This winning debut picture book from Mexican artist Flavia Z. Drago about finding the courage to make friends is perfect for the spooky season -- or anytime. Gustavo is good at doing all sorts of ghostly things: walking through...

Picture Book

Remembering
González, Xelena
Paper Book
Three starred reviews! A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book A Chicago Public Library Best Book A family remembers their beloved pet dog through the traditions of Día de Muertos in this "gorgeous, deeply touching exploration of grief and remembrance" (...

Picture Book

Day of the dead : a Mexican-American celebration
Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane.
Paper Book
Its ancient religious origins in Mexico and how it is celebrated in the U.S. today.

Children's Nonfiction

?Vamos! Let's Celebrate Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos: A Halloween and Day of the Dead Celebration
Raul the Third
Paper Book
A Junior Library Guild Selection! A Common Sense Selection! A School Library Journal Best Book! From New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third, ¡Vamos! Let's Celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos follows Little...

Picture Book

Abuelita's gift : a Día de Muertos story
Ríos Ramírez, Mariana
Paper Book
Julieta is eager to honor her Abuelita's spirit on Dia de Muertos, but struggles to find the perfect gift. A touching story that celebrates ancestors and teaches that the most meaningful tributes come from the heart illustrated by award-winning Sara Palacios. Julieta is excited...
Día de los muertos
Thong, Roseanne
Paper Book
El Día de Muertos, Day of the Dead, is here--a holiday for celebrating the lives of departed family and friends. Altars are decorated with sugar skulls and marigolds. Tamales and sweets are ready to eat. Soon it will be time for picnics, music, and a costume parade! Come join in these joyful and...

Easy Nonfiction

The Day of the Dead mystery
Warner, Gertrude Chandler
Paper Book
The Aldens are visiting friends for a big Dia de los Muertos celebration. The kids love learning about the holiday and helping out--that is until mysterious events threaten to ruin everyone's preparations. Can the Aldens figure out what's going on and help their friends save the celebration?

Children's Fiction


Library staff! You can create and contribute to lists. Contact your catalog administrator or log in here.