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Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead

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Break out the calaveras and marigolds! Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is the tradition-filled day when families remember, honor and share memories of loved ones who have died.

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22 items

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¡Vamos! Let's Celebrate Halloween and Día De Los Muertos

¡Vamos! Let's Celebrate Halloween and Día De Los Muertos

by Raúl the Third

Book - 2024

A picture book for young readers that follows Little Lobo and his friends as they celebrate the culture, traditions and significance of two fall holidays: Halloween and Día de los Muertos. A picture book for young readers that follows Little Lobo and his friends as they celebrate the culture, traditions and significance of two fall holidays: Halloween and Día de los Muertos. Show less

A picture book for young readers that follows Little Lobo and his friends as they celebrate the culture, traditions and significance of two fall holidays: Halloween and Día de los Muertos. A picture book for young readers that follows Little Lobo and his friends as they celebrate the culture, traditions and significance of two fall holidays: Halloween and Día de los Muertos. Show less

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My First 100 Día De Muertos Words in English and Spanish

My First 100 Día De Muertos Words in English and Spanish

by San Vicente, Luis

Board Book - 2024

This colorful board book celebrate all the visual, sensory beauty of Día de los Muertos. This colorful board book celebrate all the visual, sensory beauty of Día de los Muertos. Show less

This colorful board book celebrate all the visual, sensory beauty of Día de los Muertos. This colorful board book celebrate all the visual, sensory beauty of Día de los Muertos. Show less

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Celebrate the Day of the Dead!

Celebrate the Day of the Dead!

by De Anda, Diane

Board Book - 2023

Explores the traditions of the holiday, Día de los Muertos, and highlights the decorations, clothing and food of the celebration. Explores the traditions of the holiday, Día de los Muertos, and highlights the decorations, clothing and food of the celebration. Show less

Explores the traditions of the holiday, Día de los Muertos, and highlights the decorations, clothing and food of the celebration. Explores the traditions of the holiday, Día de los Muertos, and highlights the decorations, clothing and food of the celebration. Show less

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Día De Muertos

Día De Muertos

A Papel Picado Lift-the-flap Book

by Elys, Dori

Board Book - 2023

Simple text and color illustrations introduce young readers to the traditions of the Día de Muertos celebration. Simple text and color illustrations introduce young readers to the traditions of the Día de Muertos celebration. Show less

Simple text and color illustrations introduce young readers to the traditions of the Día de Muertos celebration. Simple text and color illustrations introduce young readers to the traditions of the Día de Muertos celebration. Show less

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Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

by Nelson, Louise

Book - 2023

Brief text and photographs introduce the Mexican Day of the Dead festival, touching on its origins and history as well as the kinds of foods, costumes and decorations used to celebrate it. Brief text and photographs introduce the Mexican Day of the Dead festival, touching on its origins and history as well as the kinds of foods, costumes and decorations used to celebrate it. Show less

Brief text and photographs introduce the Mexican Day of the Dead festival, touching on its origins and history as well as the kinds of foods, costumes and decorations used to celebrate it. Brief text and photographs introduce the Mexican Day of the Dead festival, touching on its origins and history as well as the kinds of foods, costumes and decorations used to celebrate it. Show less

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Día De Los Muertos

Día De Los Muertos

by Salazar, Alicia

Book - 2022

Explores the history, traditions and symbols of Día de los Muertos and discusses how it is celebrated in Mexico and the U.S. Explores the history, traditions and symbols of Día de los Muertos and discusses how it is celebrated in Mexico and the U.S. Show less

Explores the history, traditions and symbols of Día de los Muertos and discusses how it is celebrated in Mexico and the U.S. Explores the history, traditions and symbols of Día de los Muertos and discusses how it is celebrated in Mexico and the U.S. Show less

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La Divina Catrina

La Divina Catrina

Oh, Divine Catrina

by De Alvarado, Aracely

Book - 2020

It's time for the Day of the Dead dance, and Catrina is busy searching for the perfect outfit. Unfortunately, every item of clothing she pulls out has a p...Show more It's time for the Day of the Dead dance, and Catrina is busy searching for the perfect outfit. Unfortunately, every item of clothing she pulls out has a problem. Finally, Catrina finds a beautiful dress, jewelry and a hat. When she arrives, she's the talk of the ball. Show less

It's time for the Day of the Dead dance, and Catrina is busy searching for the perfect outfit. Unfortunately, every item of clothing she pulls out has a p...Show more It's time for the Day of the Dead dance, and Catrina is busy searching for the perfect outfit. Unfortunately, every item of clothing she pulls out has a problem. Finally, Catrina finds a beautiful dress, jewelry and a hat. When she arrives, she's the talk of the ball. Show less

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Miguel's Music

Miguel's Music

by Rivera, Liz

Book - 2017

When he finds a guitar once belonging to a deceased famous musician, Miguel finds himself transported into the Land of the Dead, where he meets the spirit of his great-great-grandfather. When he finds a guitar once belonging to a deceased famous musician, Miguel finds himself transported into the Land of the Dead, where he meets the spirit of his great-great-grandfather. Show less

When he finds a guitar once belonging to a deceased famous musician, Miguel finds himself transported into the Land of the Dead, where he meets the spirit of his great-great-grandfather. When he finds a guitar once belonging to a deceased famous musician, Miguel finds himself transported into the Land of the Dead, where he meets the spirit of his great-great-grandfather. Show less

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My Family Celebrates Day of the Dead

My Family Celebrates Day of the Dead

by Bullard, Lisa

Book - 2019

A young girl named Daniela describes how her family celebrates the Day of the Dead holiday: How she plans to remember her grandfather, who died a few mont...Show more A young girl named Daniela describes how her family celebrates the Day of the Dead holiday: How she plans to remember her grandfather, who died a few months ago, by making an altar with his favorite things on it, buying sugar skulls, skeletons and bread of the dead at the market, visiting the cemetery and telling stories of her grandfather. Show less

A young girl named Daniela describes how her family celebrates the Day of the Dead holiday: How she plans to remember her grandfather, who died a few mont...Show more A young girl named Daniela describes how her family celebrates the Day of the Dead holiday: How she plans to remember her grandfather, who died a few months ago, by making an altar with his favorite things on it, buying sugar skulls, skeletons and bread of the dead at the market, visiting the cemetery and telling stories of her grandfather. Show less

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Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

by Murray, Julie

Book - 2018

Simple text and color photographs depict children celebrating the Day of the Dead holiday by dancing, eating food, visiting graves, painting their faces and lighting candles. Simple text and color photographs depict children celebrating the Day of the Dead holiday by dancing, eating food, visiting graves, painting their faces and lighting candles. Show less

Simple text and color photographs depict children celebrating the Day of the Dead holiday by dancing, eating food, visiting graves, painting their faces and lighting candles. Simple text and color photographs depict children celebrating the Day of the Dead holiday by dancing, eating food, visiting graves, painting their faces and lighting candles. Show less

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Dia De Los Muertos

Dia De Los Muertos

by Thong, Roseanne

Book - 2015

Readers are invited to join as a family celebrates the Latino holiday Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. Effortlessly rhyming text and colorful, festive illustrations prove a winning combination in this joyful story. Readers are invited to join as a family celebrates the Latino holiday Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. Effortlessly rhyming text and colorful, festive illustrations prove a winning combination in this joyful story. Show less

Readers are invited to join as a family celebrates the Latino holiday Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. Effortlessly rhyming text and colorful, festive illustrations prove a winning combination in this joyful story. Readers are invited to join as a family celebrates the Latino holiday Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. Effortlessly rhyming text and colorful, festive illustrations prove a winning combination in this joyful story. Show less

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The remembering day =El Dia de Los Muertos

The remembering day =El Dia de Los Muertos

by Mora, Pat

Book - 2015

A long time ago in Mexico, there lived a young girl named Bella who dearly loved her Mamá Alma, and together they initiated the tradition of El Día de los Muertos, the Remembering Day for Bella when Mamá Alma must pass away. A long time ago in Mexico, there lived a young girl named Bella who dearly loved her Mamá Alma, and together they initiated the tradition of El Día de los Muertos, the Remembering Day for Bella when Mamá Alma must pass away. Show less

A long time ago in Mexico, there lived a young girl named Bella who dearly loved her Mamá Alma, and together they initiated the tradition of El Día de los Muertos, the Remembering Day for Bella when Mamá Alma must pass away. A long time ago in Mexico, there lived a young girl named Bella who dearly loved her Mamá Alma, and together they initiated the tradition of El Día de los Muertos, the Remembering Day for Bella when Mamá Alma must pass away. Show less

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Funny Bones

Funny Bones

Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras

by Tonatiuh, Duncan

Book - 2015

Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe Posada's cartoons of skulls and skeletons (calaveras) have found an appreciative audience far beyond the 19th-century Me...Show more Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe Posada's cartoons of skulls and skeletons (calaveras) have found an appreciative audience far beyond the 19th-century Mexican citizens for whom the drawings were intended. These vibrant, dynamic images of skeletons laughing, dancing, eating and going about their daily activities were originally created as political satire during the Mexican Revolution, but have come to epitomize the Día de los Muertos holiday. Show less

Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe Posada's cartoons of skulls and skeletons (calaveras) have found an appreciative audience far beyond the 19th-century Me...Show more Mexican printmaker José Guadalupe Posada's cartoons of skulls and skeletons (calaveras) have found an appreciative audience far beyond the 19th-century Mexican citizens for whom the drawings were intended. These vibrant, dynamic images of skeletons laughing, dancing, eating and going about their daily activities were originally created as political satire during the Mexican Revolution, but have come to epitomize the Día de los Muertos holiday. Show less

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Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

A First Look

by Peters, Katie

Book - 2023

Explores the traditions of the Day of the Dead, including color photographs, text-related questions and a photo glossary. Explores the traditions of the Day of the Dead, including color photographs, text-related questions and a photo glossary. Show less

Explores the traditions of the Day of the Dead, including color photographs, text-related questions and a photo glossary. Explores the traditions of the Day of the Dead, including color photographs, text-related questions and a photo glossary. Show less

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Coco

Coco

DVD - 2018

A young boy named Miguel struggles with his dreams of becoming a musician in the face of his family's abhorrence of musical careers after his great-grandmother's father, an accomplished musician himself, abandoned his family decades before. A young boy named Miguel struggles with his dreams of becoming a musician in the face of his family's abhorrence of musical careers after his great-grandmother's father, an accomplished musician himself, abandoned his family decades before. Show less

A young boy named Miguel struggles with his dreams of becoming a musician in the face of his family's abhorrence of musical careers after his great-grandmother's father, an accomplished musician himself, abandoned his family decades before. A young boy named Miguel struggles with his dreams of becoming a musician in the face of his family's abhorrence of musical careers after his great-grandmother's father, an accomplished musician himself, abandoned his family decades before. Show less

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Our Day of the Dead Celebration

Our Day of the Dead Celebration

by Aranda, Ana

Book - 2022

On the Day of the Dead, Mar and her family remember the relatives who are no longer with them by finding ways to honor them through food, games and storie...Show more On the Day of the Dead, Mar and her family remember the relatives who are no longer with them by finding ways to honor them through food, games and stories. They travel to the market to pick up sugar skulls to decorate, make their favorite foods and gather around while grandmother shares memories and stories to help everyone feel closer to those no longer with them. Show less

On the Day of the Dead, Mar and her family remember the relatives who are no longer with them by finding ways to honor them through food, games and storie...Show more On the Day of the Dead, Mar and her family remember the relatives who are no longer with them by finding ways to honor them through food, games and stories. They travel to the market to pick up sugar skulls to decorate, make their favorite foods and gather around while grandmother shares memories and stories to help everyone feel closer to those no longer with them. Show less

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The Day of the Dead Mystery

The Day of the Dead Mystery

by Warner, Gertrude Chandler

Book - 2018

The Aldens' friends Gloria and Mateo Hidalgo love celebrating the Day of the Dead by cooking and decorating with their family. But when a family heirloom ...Show more The Aldens' friends Gloria and Mateo Hidalgo love celebrating the Day of the Dead by cooking and decorating with their family. But when a family heirloom goes missing, the family begins to turn on each other, forcing the Aldens to find the missing object and save the holiday. Show less

The Aldens' friends Gloria and Mateo Hidalgo love celebrating the Day of the Dead by cooking and decorating with their family. But when a family heirloom ...Show more The Aldens' friends Gloria and Mateo Hidalgo love celebrating the Day of the Dead by cooking and decorating with their family. But when a family heirloom goes missing, the family begins to turn on each other, forcing the Aldens to find the missing object and save the holiday. Show less

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Paper Crafts for Day of the Dead

Paper Crafts for Day of the Dead

by McGee, Randel

Book - 2008

Features a paper craft to celebrate a Mexican holiday for the Day of the Dead. It is a festival for honoring family members who have died with bright flowers, masks, costumes and festive food, as well as parades and other gatherings. Features a paper craft to celebrate a Mexican holiday for the Day of the Dead. It is a festival for honoring family members who have died with bright flowers, masks, costumes and festive food, as well as parades and other gatherings. Show less

Features a paper craft to celebrate a Mexican holiday for the Day of the Dead. It is a festival for honoring family members who have died with bright flowers, masks, costumes and festive food, as well as parades and other gatherings. Features a paper craft to celebrate a Mexican holiday for the Day of the Dead. It is a festival for honoring family members who have died with bright flowers, masks, costumes and festive food, as well as parades and other gatherings. Show less

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Halloween & Remembrances of the Dead

Halloween & Remembrances of the Dead

by Richardson, Betsy

Book - 2019

Examines how various cultures around the world honor their dead. Studies the origins of many of these holidays and festivals, including Halloween, All Souls' Day, Day of the Dead, Tomb Sweeping Day and the Ghost Festival. Examines how various cultures around the world honor their dead. Studies the origins of many of these holidays and festivals, including Halloween, All Souls' Day, Day of the Dead, Tomb Sweeping Day and the Ghost Festival. Show less

Examines how various cultures around the world honor their dead. Studies the origins of many of these holidays and festivals, including Halloween, All Souls' Day, Day of the Dead, Tomb Sweeping Day and the Ghost Festival. Examines how various cultures around the world honor their dead. Studies the origins of many of these holidays and festivals, including Halloween, All Souls' Day, Day of the Dead, Tomb Sweeping Day and the Ghost Festival. Show less

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Coco

Coco

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Music CD - 2017

Tap your feet, dance and sing along to the music that makes "Coco" so unforgettable. Tap your feet, dance and sing along to the music that makes "Coco" so unforgettable. Show less

Tap your feet, dance and sing along to the music that makes "Coco" so unforgettable. Tap your feet, dance and sing along to the music that makes "Coco" so unforgettable. Show less

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Coco

Coco

The Essential Guide

by Dakin, Glenn

Book - 2017

Take a deeper look at the making of this cultural phenomenon! Take a deeper look at the making of this cultural phenomenon! Show less

Take a deeper look at the making of this cultural phenomenon! Take a deeper look at the making of this cultural phenomenon! Show less

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Remembering

Remembering

by González, Xelena

Book - 2023

Following the customs of his family's Día de Muertos celebration, a young child and his family remember their much-loved dog Simon by adding him to their ...Show more Following the customs of his family's Día de Muertos celebration, a young child and his family remember their much-loved dog Simon by adding him to their ofrenda, gathering mementos that represent his favorite things, and expressing their love and grief for their beloved family member. Show less

Following the customs of his family's Día de Muertos celebration, a young child and his family remember their much-loved dog Simon by adding him to their ...Show more Following the customs of his family's Día de Muertos celebration, a young child and his family remember their much-loved dog Simon by adding him to their ofrenda, gathering mementos that represent his favorite things, and expressing their love and grief for their beloved family member. Show less

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