all souls' day

Derrick, an American high school student, teams up with Itzli, a young woman from Mexico, to explore the meaning and observance of the Day of the Dead in Oaxaca in October 2005.

Cristina, who has lost her blue bunny, finds a way to remember him as she celebrates Halloween and the Day of the Dead. Includes details on the histories and traditions of these holidays.

Examines the most popular holidays by various cultures.

Follow two children as they celebrate their ancestors on this vibrant holiday.

It's time for Di?a de los Muertos, of the Day of the Dead! From flowers to sugar skulls, we must get everything ready to celebrate the cycle of life and honor our loved ones.

"In a humorous exploration of the opposites "more" and "less," skeleton-like characters inspired by Dia de los Muertos create chaos in Skeletown while chasing down a runaway cat"--Provided by publisher.

"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"--Publisher.

"Little Lobo and friends celebrate Halloween and D?a de los Muertos . . ."--Publisher's weekly.

With sugar skulls, sweet-smelling marigold petals and joyful songs, Hispanic families welcome back ancestors on this holiday.

"The candles are lit, the food is prepared, and the sweet smell of copal floats in the air on D?a de Muertos. Built with love and dedication, the family ofrenda stands with pride. As everyone gathers to share in this ritual, each element added to the ofrenda is infused with significance--from the sugar skulls placed with care on top of the embroidered cloth to the golden petals that guide the way. Told after the style of the English nursery rhyme . . . 'The Ofrenda That We Built' invites readers to learn about and celebrate the Day of the Dead by joining in the building of a family ofrenda"--Provided by publisher.