by Tony Johnston (Author), Jeanette Winter (Illustrator)
Above a small town in Mexico, the sun rises like a great marigold, and one family begins preparations for an annual celebration, El día de los muertos, the Day of the Dead. Soon they will go out into the night, join their neighbors, and walk to the graveyard to welcome the spirits of their loved ones home again. Framed by decorative borders and peppered with Spanish words, Day of the Dead is a glorious introduction to a fascinating celebration. A note at the end of the book provides factual information about the holiday.
Author Biography
Tony Johnston lives in Southern California.
Jeanette Winter lives in south Texas and New York City.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.2 x 6.3 x 5.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 01, 2000
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Day of the Dead
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.6
Point Value: 0.5