Árboles (trees) ablaze with autumn colors, orange calabazas (pumpkins) carved with funny faces and falling temperatures just right for warm suéteres (sweaters) greet the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
On November 2, families in México and Latin America, as well as Latinos in the United States, honor loved ones who've died with beautiful altars and offerings to welcome their spirits back to the world of the living. The most recognized Día de los Muertos symbol is the calavera (skeleton).
Want to learn more about this special day? Check out one of these awesome libros (books) perfect for sharing!
Calavera Abecedario: Build your vocabulary and learn about Día de los Muertos traditions through this alphabetical introduction filled with Spanish palabras (words).
Day of the Dead: Follow the members of a Mexican familia (family) as they prepare both in their home and in their village for Día de los Muertos.
Dem Bones: Get to know your own calavera (skeleton) with this fun non-fiction title that takes a musical approach to all the bones in the human body!
Monarch Butterfly: In México, mariposas (butterflies) are sacred because they represent the souls of the dead. This informational book is a great choice for finding out more about the beautiful monarch butterfly.
Paper Crafts for Day of the Dead: Honor a loved one by making a craft project in his or her memory. Try a skull mask or a bouquet of paper maravillas (marigolds) using the easy-to-follow directions in this book.
Uncle Monarch and the Day of the Dead: After the death of Tío (Uncle) Urbano, Lupita deepens her understanding of the Día de los Muertos celebración (celebration) as it's observed in rural México.
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