Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
Celebrating Holidays
Dia de los Muertos, or 'Day of the Dead', may seem like a bleak name for a holiday. But this exciting occasion is actually a special time to remember loved ones and to celebrate life. Young readers discover how food, fun, and memories contribute to a festival that is more about rejoicing than mourning. Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.
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978-1-5038-5380-5
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978-1-5038-5501-4
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$39.95 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Category | Social Studies |
| Copyright | 2022 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2021-08-01 |
| BISACS | JNF026090, JNF026080, JNF026000 |
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| Dewey | 394.266 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 9.5 x 8 |
| Lexile | 560 |
| Guided Reading Level | N |
| Features | Activities for further learning, Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Phonetics, Photo captions, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
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- The Day of the Dead
- How It All Began
- The Festival That Lived on
- Three Days of Celebration
- Visiting Graves
- Altars and Offerings
- Happy Skeletons
- Food for the Dead
- Joining in the Spirit of Día De Los Muertos
- Making a Día De Los Muertos Vegetable Skeleton
- Making a Pasta Skeleton
- Glossary
- Learn More
- Index
Author: Ann Heinrichs
Ann Heinrichs grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She began playing the piano at age three and thought she would grow up to be a pianist. Instead, she became a writer. She is the author of more than 200 books for children and young adults on Asian, African, and U.S. history and cultures, as well as grammar and natural history subjects. Ann has also written numerous newspaper, magazine, and encyclopedia articles. Ann has traveled to the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, and now lives in Chicago, IL.
Illustrator: Mernie Gallagher-Cole
Mernie Gallagher-Cole is a children's book illustrator living in West Chester, Pennsylvania. She loves drawing every day. Her illustrations can also be found on greeting cards, puzzles, e-books, and educational apps.
Reviews
A noteworthy review of Celebrating Holidays from School Library Journal on November 1, 2021
This series captures the sights and sounds of holidays around the world. Young readers are introduced to new holidays and learn the histories of familiar celebrations. Each title reproduces the excitement with descriptive language and engaging illustrations. Modern-day practices are… View →
