Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

Simple text and photographs explain the history of Cinco de Mayo and how this commemoration of the victory of the Mexican army over the French army on May 5, 1862, is celebrated.

"It's time to celebrate Da̕ de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead! From flowers to sugar skulls, we must get everything ready to celebrate the cycle of life and honor our loved ones."--Back cover.

Read about this Mexican holiday.

A retelling of a Mexican legend that describes the origin of the Poinsettia plant. In this version, a young girl has nothing to give the Christ child, but when the weeds she carries in her hands miraculously transform into red flowers, she now has the perfect gift.

This book explains the foods, cooking traditions, customs, eating habits, and food sources of Mexico.

Presents Mexico's many festivals and holidays, which may be religious, national, local, or personal, and describes how they are celebrated.

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.

"On Cinco de Mayo, people celebrate Mexican culture. Easy text and full-color photographs give young readers an up-close look at this lively holiday"--

This book introduces "Cinco de Mayo," a Mexican holiday celebrating the Mexican victory against the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.