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In Día de los Muertos by Hannah Eliot, young readers are introduced to the vibrant and joyful celebration of the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos. The book explains the traditions of honouring ancestors with beautiful altars, lively music, and delicious food, providing a delightful insight into this important cultural event. With colourful illustrations, it captures the festive spirit and significance of remembering loved ones.
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You might enjoy this book if you are looking to introduce young readers to the vibrant traditions and cultural significance of the Mexican holiday. With captivating illustrations and engaging text, it's perfect for children who have a fascination with celebrations around the world, offering an engaging way to learn about Día de los Muertos.

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Día de los Muertos

With vibrant illustrations by Golden Globe-nominated Mexican animator Gutierrez ("The Book of Life"), this festive board book in the Celebrate the World series teaches little ones about D'a de los Muertos, which honors ancestors and loved ones who have passed. Full color.

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Learn all about the traditions of Día de los Muertos with this second book in the brand-new board book series Celebrate the World, which highlights special occasions and holidays across the globe.

At the end of October each year, it’s time to celebrate an ancient tradition: Día de los Muertos! With vibrant illustrations by Golden Globe–winning Mexican illustrator Jorge Gutierrez, this festive board book teaches that Día de los Muertos honours ancestors and loved ones who have passed.

From sugar skulls to papel picado, this is a holiday that truly commemorates the cycle of life.

Series: Celebrate the World

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534415157

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Board book

Date Published: 04 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Little Simon

Illustration: f-c; matte cover with spot gloss on front cvr and spine; matte int

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jorge Gutierrez

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 288g

Pages: 24

About the Author

Hannah Eliot is a children’s book editor who lives in Vermont. Her favorite activities include editing (of course), writing, drawing, and spending time with her family!

Jorge R. Gutierrez is a Mexican animator, painter, writer, and director who, along with his wife, Sandra Equihua, created the multiple Annie and Emmy Award­–winning animated television series El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera for Nickelodeon. Born in Mexico City and raised in Tijuana, Gutierrez has completed various films, cartoons, illustrations, and paintings exploring his love affair with Mexican pop and folk culture. He won two Annie Awards (Best TV Animated show & Best TV Character Design) and one Emmy Award (Best TV Character Design) for El Tigre. He was also nominated for an Annie for Disney’s The Buzz on Maggie. Most recently, he cowrote and directed the animated feature The Book of Life, which earned him a 2014 Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Animated Feature Film.

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