all souls' day

In Day of the Dead, early readers will learn about this Mexican festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration.A labeled diagram helps readers understand the symbols of Day of the Dead, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Day of the Dead online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Day of the Dead also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.Day of the Dead is part of Jump! s Festivals series.

The Day of the Dead is a celebration honoring those who have left this world. Readers of this volume will understand the meaning behind the holiday as well as the costumes, decorations, food, and other customs associated with it. A recipe for champurrado (Mexican drinking chocolate) and instructions to create a skeleton craft are also provided.

"Two best friends with a flair for adventure use their gardening and art skills to catch a criminal during Dia de los Muertos"--Provided by publisher.

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.

Looks in on the Mexican celebration of Days of the Dead in the state of Puebla, focusing on the special foods that are made for the week-long holiday.

Presents a children's alphabet book inspired by Mexican artists and folk-art traditions surrounding the celebration of "The Day of the Dead.".

El D?a de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, is here--a holiday for celebrating the lives of departed family and friends. Altars are decorated with sugar skulls and marigolds. Tamales and sweets are ready to eat. Soon it will be time for picnics, music, and a costume parade! Come join in these joyful and vibrant festivities that are a tradition in Mexico and throughout Latin America.

Recounts the origins and history of All Souls' Day, and describes how the holiday is celebrated.

A collection of essays on Halloween demonstrating that it is celebrated differently regionally, ethnically, religiously, and occupationally.

Collection of historic engravings, including several by Jos?e Guadalupe Posada, depicting animated skeletons in representation of the Mexican celebration known as Di?a de los Muertos.