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Día de Muertos: Números

A Day of the Dead Counting Book

Duncan Tonatiuh illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Abrams

Published:8th Jun '23

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Día de Muertos: Números cover

Count up to ten in this bilingual picture book celebrating Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead from award-winning author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh From award-winning and beloved author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes this celebratory bilingual picture book centering on a Día de Muertos ofrenda (Day of the Dead altar), constructed annually to honor the memory and welcome the spirit of a loved one. The book uses a counting structure, from one to ten, to focus on family members and their offerings, with a double-gatefold finale that opens to reveal the family gathered around the fully decorated ofrenda with all of their offerings. Included at the back of the book is a brief author’s note that lends additional context on the holiday.

***STARRED REVIEW***
"[T]his tale will delight readers... A charming concept and holiday book—count on this one to be a future favorite."

* Kirkus *
Tonatiuh has created a wonderful counting book that is visually appealing and educational...Written in Spanish and English, it presents many opportunities for readers to learn about the holiday and its rich traditions, as well as to learn counting...A great choice for libraries looking to add holiday or counting books to their collection for younger children. * School Library Journal *
Tonatiuh’s stylized mixed-media illustrations, inspired by the same pre-Columbian art traditions as his cultural and historical retellings will draw readers in.This clever counting book introduces this important part of Día de Muertos celebrations in an accessible and eye-catching format. * Horn Bo

ISBN: 9781419764462

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

24 pages