| The Day of the Dead / El Día de Los Muertos: A Bilingual Celebration Contributor(s): Barner, Bob (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823423816 ISBN-13: 9780823423811 Publisher: Holiday House OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Language: Spanish Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Religious - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Mexico - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology |
| Dewey: 394.26 |
| Lexile Measure: 530 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 10.8" W x 9.5" (0.35 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mexican - Topical - Death/Dying |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Follow two children as they celebrate their ancestors in this bilingual introduction to el D a de los Muertos-- the Day of the Dead They prepare offerings of flowers, sugar skulls, and special bread, and make delicious foods to eat and share. By spreading marigold petals, they guide the dead home to join the festivities. After hours of singing, dancing, and reminiscing, it's time for bed. The festivities are described in brief, lyrical text, presented in both Spanish and English. An author's note provides more detail on the holiday, its historical context, and the inspiration behind the artwork. Bob Barner's signature collages incorporate the traditional Day of the Dead symbols and bright, bold colors to evoke the joyful atmosphere of this vibrant holiday. Celebrate our ancestors on the Day of the Dead / Honremos a los antepasados en el D a de los Muertos |
Contributor Bio(s): Barner, Bob: - Bob Barner has written and illustrated more than twenty-five books and has won the Parents' Choice Award and the Teachers' Choice Award. According to the Booklist review of Bug Safari, "Barner's cheerful illustrations offer a dizzying array of perspectives...Bright, cut-paper collages will appeal to the youngest (readers)." He lives in San Francisco, California. |