Bibliograph

The story behind Day of the Dead, Melissa Raé Shofner

Type

Label

The story behind Day of the Dead, Melissa Raé Shofner

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The story behind Day of the Dead

Oclc number

1080248470

Responsibility statement

Melissa Raé Shofner

Series statement

Holiday histories

Summary

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 with the text. Learning about how deceased loved ones are remembered on this special day will help readers appreciate other cultures as well as their own. It will also help them view the topic of death in a whole new light. --Amazon

Table Of Contents

A happy holiday -- Honoring the dead -- Two days of celebration -- Leaving offerings -- Food and drinks -- Life of the party -- Celebrating today

Target audience

juvenile

Classification