Uncle Monarch and the Day of the Dead
A family celebrates Día de Muertos, a holiday for remembering those who have passed. When the monarch butterflies return to her Mexican countryside, Lupita knows that Día de Muertos, "the Day of the Dead," is near. She and her favorite uncle watch the butterflies flutter in the trees. When a butterfly lands on Lupita's hand, her uncle reminds her that she should never hurt a monarch because they are believed to be the souls of the departed.
When the first of November arrives, the family will go to the cemetery to honor the memories of their loved ones. But this year is different -- Lupita's uncle cannot join them. Now, Lupita learns the true meaning of the celebration.
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"This lovely picture book effectively blends a poignant story about losing a beloved relative with a lucid description of Día de Muertos.... Lovely, bright-hued colored-pencil illustrations depict fluttering butterflies in pastoral landscapes, a marketplace filled with colorful wares, a poignant scene with Lupita by the bedside of her comatose uncle, and families gathered together in a cheerfully decorated graveyard. Spanish words are integrated into the text and a glossary..." -- School Library Journal
Product Details
| Recommended Age | 5 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Author | Judy Goldman |
| Illustrator | Rene King Moreno |
| ISBN | 1590784251 |
| Publication Date | Aug 1, 2008 |
| Publisher | Boyds Mills Pr |
| Language | English |