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"Gustavo is good at doing all sorts of ghostly things: walking through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark. And he loves almost nothing more than playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo is shy, and some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye scream or making friends with other monsters. Whenever he tries getting close to them, he realizes they just can't see him. Now that the Day of the Dead is...
3) Coco
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"Aspiring musician Miguel journeys to the land of the dead to meet his ancestor and change his family's ban on music"--
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"Glorieta Magdalena Davis Espinosa is happy that Papi married Alice. She's happy that he can smile again after years of mourning Mam.̀ But the urn containing Mam'̀s ashes disappeared into a drawer the day Alice moved in. If everything about Glorieta's life is going to change, then she wants one thing to go her way: She wants to hear stories about her mam ẁhen the family gathers on the last night of los Da̕s de los Muertos. And that can only happen...
10) Mi ofrenda
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Day of the Dead, or Día de Los Muertos, has finally arrived. Can you find your way to your family’s ofrenda? Using seemingly everyday items, like shoes from Abuelito’s closet and seeds from Mamá’s kitchen, you will collect them one-by-one to organize your ofrenda.
El Día de los Muertos finalmente ha llegado. ¿Puedes encontrar el camino a la ofrenda de tu familia? Usando artículos aparentemente cotidianos, como zapatos del armario de Abuelito...
11) Remembering
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"On Día de los Muertos, a family prepares an ofrenda for their favorite furry family member, remembering all the ways that their beloved pet brought love and comfort to their lives"--
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"This bilingual Spanish/ English book explains to children in a very unique way what Day of the Dead is and some of the customs used to honor those who have passed. It is presented in a fun-loving approach from the point of view of a girl's pet. The book is accompanied by traditional Mexican style illustrations, which use vibrant brilliant colors."--Back cover.
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"Cristina is excited to celebrate Día de los Muertos with her brother, Carlos, and their family. Young readers can follow along as everyone gets ready to remember their loved ones who are no longer with them. This book expresses the festive, yet poignant, spirit of the celebration as everyone decorates their home, dresses up for a costume parade, decorates an altar, cooks tamales and sweet treats, and much more." --publisher's website
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Gustavo is good at doing all sorts of ghostly things: walking through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark. And he loves almost nothing more than playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo is shy, and some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye scream or making friends with other monsters. Whenever he tries getting close to them, he realizes they just can't see him. Now that the Day of the Dead is...
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Long ago in what would come to be called Mexico, as Mama Alma and her granddaughter, Bella, recall happy times while walking in the garden they have tended together since Bella was a baby, Mama Alma asks that after she is gone her family remember her on one special day each year. Includes facts about The Remembering Day, El dia de los muertos.
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The Day of the Dead is a happy day when Mars family gathers together. There are favorite dishes to enjoy, games to be played, and most importantly, stories to tell. No one in the family is forgotten because this is the day of the year when the dead come to visit the livingand for this holiday it is almost as if theyre alive again, as the family takes great joy in celebrating the things that made them special. Mar realizes she is just like her Grandpa...
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Gustavo is good at doing all sorts of ghostly things: walking through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark. And he loves almost nothing more than playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo is shy, and some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye scream or making friends with other monsters. Whenever he tries getting close to them, he realizes they just can't see him. Now that the Day of the Dead is...