Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead

Updated September 7, 2024
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Celebrate the Day of the Dead!
De Anda, Diane
Paper Book
El Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is here--and this board book is the perfect format to introduce the youngest readers to the holiday! Cristina is excited to celebrate Dia de los Muertos with her brother, Carlos, and their family. Young readers can follow along as...

Board Book

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

Halloween and Day of the Dead traditions around the world
Axelrod-Contrada, Joan
Paper Book
Explores Halloween and Day of the Dead traditions from around the world, including All Saint's and All Soul's Days, the Day of the Dead, and other celebrations for the dead. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, detailed maps...

Children's Nonfiction

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

Baby's First Day of the Dead
DK
Paper Book
An early learning board book about the Mexican festival of the Day of the Dead. Perfect for story time, this first board book introduces babies and toddlers to the colorful Mexican festival of the Day of the Dead. This classic first picture book for babies and...

Board 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

Coco
Molina, Adrian.
Paper Book
A beautifully illustrated Little Golden Book based on Disney/Pixar's Coco, coming to theaters November 22, 2017!   Despite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like...

Picture Book

Lola's first Day of the Dead
Novales, Keka
Paper Book
Lola attempts to avoid a Day of the Dead disaster in another adventure celebrating her Guatemalan heritage!Lola is excited for Halloween, but Mama is sad to be missing the holiday she loved in Guatemala--the Day of the Dead. Then Lola's family is invited to a Day of the Dead party! But when Lola...

Children's Fiction

Day of the dead
Oviedo, Claudia
Paper Book

Children's Nonfiction

Day of the dead
Pettiford, Rebecca.
Paper Book
In Day of the Dead, early readers will learn about this Mexican festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration.A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Day of the...

Easy 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! 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 Lobo and friends on a Halloween and Día de los...

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...
La Catrina : colors = colores
Rodríguez, Patty
Paper Book
Introduce little ones to the colors through the help of La Catrina in both English and Spanish! La Catrina, the beloved figure of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), introduces little ones to colors and their first English and Spanish words. Gather marigold flowers--...

Board Book

La Catrina : numbers = numeros
Rodríguez, Patty
Paper Book
Introduce little ones to numbers and counting through the help of La Catrina in both English and Spanish! Count the days left until Dia de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead. La Catrina, dressed in her traditional clothes, will introduce little ones to numbers...
Día de los Muertos
Salazar, Alicia
Paper Book
Día de los Muertos is a special holiday to remember and celebrate loved ones. It is a Mexican tradition held to honor those who have died. Some people dress up and go to parades. Others sing, dance, and eat special food. Others decorate altars with flowers and make offerings. Readers will discover...

Children's Nonfiction

Huesos
San Vicente, Luis
Paper Book
Introduce your little ones in both English and Spanish to the strong bond between a human and their pet - and how one passing away will never do them apart! Huesos is Abuelo's four-legged travieso, a rambunctious troublemaker with a constant ball of energy and a big bite...

Children\'s Spanish

Day of the Dead
Silva, Sadie
Paper Book
Thinking of loved ones who have died is often depressing. But in Latin America and Hispanic communities, people celebrate the lives of their loved ones who have passed. Day of the Dead is a time of great celebration and joy. People make altars called ofrendas with pictures, gifts, treats, and...

Easy Nonfiction

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

Día de Muertos números : a Day of the Dead counting book
Tonatiuh, Duncan
Paper Book
From award-winning and beloved author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes this celebratory bilingual picture book centering on a Día de Muertos ofrenda (Day of the Dead altar), constructed annually to honor the memory and welcome the spirit of a loved one. The book uses a counting structure, from one...

Children's Spanish

An ofrenda for Perro
Valdš B., Judith
Paper Book
Losing a pet is hard, but this picture book told through a Day of the Dead celebration will show readers that the love they have for their beloved companion will always remain. Benito loves Perro. But when Perro passes away, Benito is heartbroken. During the Day of the Dead...

Picture Book

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


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