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

El Dâia de los Muertos /
Barner, Bob
Paper Book
Even the youngest Spanish-speaking kids can enjoy the ghosts, skeletons and treats that make this spirited holiday unique! With sweet-smelling marigold petals and joyful songs, a family welcomes back their beloved ancestors. This lively and colorful (and not too scary) tribute to...

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

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

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
Audiobook
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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