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1) The festival of bones = El festival de las calaveras: the little-bitty book for the day of the dead
Author
Series
Publisher
Cinco Puntos Press
Description
This book describes the Day of the Dead, or el Dia de los Muertos, a holiday celebrated in Mexico from October 31 to November 2.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
Bright pinatas, colorful costumes, festive parades; colors are everywhere during Cinco de Mayo! This book explores the customs and culture that make Cinco de Mayo a joyous celebration full of color. Crayola colors and a reproducible coloring page inspire readers to notice and celebrate the colors of their world.
11) Cinco de Mayo
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble Books
Description
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.
13) Day of the dead
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Recounts the origins and history of All Souls' Day, and describes how the holiday is celebrated.
14) Day of the dead
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
"In Day of the Dead, early readers will learn about this Mexican festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration"--Provided by the publisher.
15) Cinco de Mayo
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Description
An introduction to the history and traditions of Cinco de Mayo, a holiday celebrating the Mexican victory over French invaders, May 5, 1862.
Author
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Description
"El Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, is here--a holiday for celebrating the lives of departed family and friends. Altars are decorated with sugar skulls and marigolds. Tamales and sweets are ready to eat. Soon it will be time for picnics, music, and a costume parade! Come join in these joyful and vibrant festivities that are a tradition in Mexico and throughout Latin America"--Dust jacket.
"It's Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and children...
Author
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
2003
Description
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.
20) Cinco de Mayo
Author
Series
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
An easy introduction to the traditions of this Mexican holiday.
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