OBD Day of the Dead (October) - YOUTH | Villa Park Public Library

21) Gustavo, the shy ghost

Author

Drago, Flavia Z

Series

World of Gustavo volume 1

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Book, Audiobook CD, eAudiobook, eBook, Wonderbook

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Gustavo is good at doing all sorts of ghostly things: walking through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark. And he loves almost nothing more than playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo is shy, and some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye scream or making friends with other monsters. Whenever he tries getting close to them, he realizes they just can't see him. Now that the Day of the Dead is...

22) Maria Molina and the Days of the Dead

Author

Krull, Kathleen

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In Mexico, Maria and her family celebrate Los Días de los Muertos, The Days of the Dead. Includes a recipe for pan de los muertos.

23) An ofrenda for Perro

Author

Valdés B., Judith

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"Benito loves Perro. But when Perro passes away, Benito is heartbroken. During the Day of the Dead celebration, he tries to understand the meaning of the flores de cempasuchil, candles, pan de muertos, photographs, and sharing memories of departed loved ones. By creating his own special altar for Perro, he realizes that his love for his beloved companion, and the happiness Perro gave him, will always remain. Told with honesty and hope, this heartfelt...

24) Our Day of the Dead celebration

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Aranda, Ana

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"A family honors their living and dead relatives as they celebrate the Day of the Dead with shared food and stories"--

25) Pablo remembers: the fiesta of the Day of the Dead

Author

Ancona, George

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During the three-day celebration of the Days of the Dead, a young Mexican boy and his family make elaborate preparations to honor the spirits of the dead.

26) The story behind Day of the Dead

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The Day of the Dead is a holiday with an incredible history. The celebrations that became this holiday started more than 3,000 years ago. Today, the Day of the Dead is an important celebration for people throughout Latin America, especially in Mexico. Children will love reading about the many traditions of the holiday and learning how Day of the Dead celebrations have changed over time. Vivid images on each spread encourage young readers to make connections...

27) Uncle monarch and the Day of the Dead

Author

Goldman, Judy

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Upon the death of her beloved Tio Urbano, who has taught her that monarch butterflies are the souls of the dead, young Lupita gains a deeper understanding of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, as it is observed in rural Mexico. Includes glossary of Spanish terms and facts about the Day of the Dead.