Drago, Flavia Z.

Summary: 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...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2020

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE DRA

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DRA

Novales, Keka

Summary: Lola and her family celebrate the Day of the Dead with fiambre, a traditional Guatemalan cold salad dish that originated in family visits to graveyards for All Souls' Day.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2024

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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE NOV

De Alvarado, Aracely

Summary: The Mexican skeleton Catrina has been invited to a Day of the Dead dance, and she's searching for just the right outfit to wear. She pulls her Aunt María's dress from a dusty chest, but it has a stain! There's a skirt made of fine cloth, but it looks like a dusty old drape. Purple shoes that don't fit, a pair of pants that are too short and a blouse missing a button what will she wear? Finally,...

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG DE A

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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J READ-ALONG DE A

Summary: "Aspiring musician Miguel journeys to the land of the dead to meet his ancestor and change his family's ban on music."--provided by publisher.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Spotlight, a division of ABDO 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: JFIC DIS

Rodríguez, Patty

Summary: Inspired by one of the most recognized symbols of Dia De Muertos or Day of the Dead, a holiday that celebrates life and remembers the dearly departed, this book will introduce little ones to emotional expressions and their first English and Spanish words.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Lil Libros, LLC 2017

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1 available in Foreign Language, Call number: JE ROD Board Book

Salazar, Alicia

Summary: Día de los Muertos is a special holiday to remember and celebrate loved ones. It is a Mexican tradition held to honor those who have died. Some people dress up and go to parades. Others sing, dance, and eat special food. Others decorate altars with flowers and make offerings. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, a Capstone imprint 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.266 SAL

Elys, Dori

Summary: "With vibrant illustrations and flaps die-cut to look like papel picado, the intricately designed sheets of tissue paper, this joyful board book teaches young ones how to honor loved ones around us and those who have passed on."--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: BOARD ELY

Nelson, Louise.

Summary: Day of the Dead celebrations are becoming more and more popular outside of Mexico, where they first began. What does this holiday celebrate, and what are some of its most important traditions? Readers discover the meanings behind the skull decorations, special foods, and offerings that make this holiday unique. Clear text is presented alongside bright photographs of people celebrating what's...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.266 NEL

Summary: Latino rock greats Los Lobos, the salsa-rap-reggae-funk Ozomatli and the all-female mariachi band Flor de Toloache lead this musical celebration of this much anticipated and highly celebrated fiesta by people of Mexican heritage everywhere. Taped before a live audience in the "underworld" of The Caverns subterranean amphitheater, ¡Día de los Muertos! is a high-energy offering to celebrate a...

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2022

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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV DIA

Hutchison, Patricia

Summary: An overview of Day of the Dead, from the origin of the celebration to how it is practiced today. Clear, interesting text and vibrant photos grab and hold readers' interest, and QR Codes in each chapter link to book-specific videos, activities, and more.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop! 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 394.266 HUT

Axelrod-Contrada, Joan

Summary: Explores several of the traditions surrounding Halloween and All Souls' Day around the world.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Child's World 2013

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J394.2 CON