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Day of the Dead ABC/Día de Muertos ABC

by Gabriela Orozco Belt (text) & illus. by Estelí Meza
duopress. (Holiday ABCs: Bk. 3). Aug. 2025. 32p. Tr $12.99. ISBN 9781464228391. BL.
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K-Gr 2–This bilingual alphabet book features the traditions associated with paying tribute to ancestors on Día de Muertos, alternating between Spanish and English words to share a compendium of facts about the holiday. Details that make this holiday special, such as decor, food and drink, traditional activities, and beliefs are included. Digital illustrations incorporate iconic sugar skulls, cempasúchil flowers, ofrendas, and paper garlands, while reinforcing the text’s message that this holiday centered around honoring the dead is a joyful time. While information about the holiday’s roots in Mexico is not provided, the book nonetheless offers a comprehensive depiction of Día de los Muertos that goes beyond the basics.
VERDICT A good resource to learn more about Día de Muertos, recommended for all collections.
Reviewed by Nora Clancy , Jun 01, 2025

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