Calavera Abecedario - A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book

Every year Don Pedro and his family make papier-mâché skeletons, or calaveras, for Mexico's Day of the Dead fiesta. From the Angel and Doctor to the Mariachi and Unicornio, there's a special calavera for each letter of the alphabet. Come dance with them!
Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an author's note.

About the author

JEANETTE WINTER has written and illustrated many books for children, including MAMA, The Librarian of Basra, Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book, My Name Is Georgia, and Josefina. She lives in New York City.JEANETTE WINTER has written and illustrated many books for children, including MAMA, The Librarian of Basra, Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book, My Name Is Georgia, and Josefina. She lives in New York City.

Summary

Every year Don Pedro and his family make papier-mâché skeletons, or calaveras, for Mexico's Day of the Dead fiesta. From the Angel and Doctor to the Mariachi and Unicornio, there's a special calavera for each letter of the alphabet. Come dance with them!
Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an author's note.

Additional text

"Visually exciting."--Kirkus Reviews
"This striking celebration of an intriguing tradition will be welcomed by teachers, librarians, and Mexican American families."--Booklist

Product details

• Authors: Winter Jeanette Winter, Jeanette Winter
• Assisted by: Jeanette Winter (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2006
• EAN: 9780152059064
• ISBN: 978-0-15-205906-4
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 203 mm x 235 mm x 3 mm
• Weight: 172 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books; JUVENILE FICTION: Concepts / Words, JUVENILE FICTION: Concepts / Alphabet, JUVENILE FICTION: Holidays & Celebrations / Halloween, JUVENILE FICTION: General, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / New Baby, JUVENILE FICTION: Books & Libraries, JUVENILE FICTION: Activity Books / Sticker, JUVENILE NONFICTION: People & Places / Mexico, JUVENILE FICTION: Holidays & Celebrations / Other, Religious, JUVENILE FICTION: Religious / Christian / Family, JUVENILE FICTION: Places / Mexico, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Places / Mexico