The love and rituals surrounding the Mexican folk holiday -- The Day of the Dead.
"Rosita wishes that her grandmother, whom she adored, could be remembered in a special way. She uses the occasion of el Día de los Muertos to make a gift that is just right to celebrate abuelita. This is an exceptional book to use in a classroom to discuss the loss of loved ones." -- School Library Journal
"The illustrations create the warmth between characters...Chapman casts wet paper pulp in molds then glues numerous layers into a wooden frame, giving the compositions the feel of embroidered quilts. Beads, twine and wooden figurines complete these intriguing, complex creations, apt for a story of handcrafted gifts. A brief author's note explains some of the particulars of the Day of the Dead...." -- Publisher's Weekly
Recommended Age | 5 - 8 |
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Author | Nancy Luenn |
Illustrator | Robert Chapman |
ISBN | 0873586883 |
Publication Date | Jun 30, 2004 |
Publisher | Cooper Square Publishing Llc |
Language | Spanish / English |