Celebrating Día de Los Muertos: History, Traditions, and Activities - A Holiday Book for Kids - Paperback

by Melanie Stuart-Campbell (Author)

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday where people celebrate and remember their loved ones who have passed on. The festivities happen over two days every year--November 1 and 2--and are full of color and joy! This engaging book for kids explains the history, traditions, and customs of Día de los Muertos. You'll also find fun activities that encourage kids to celebrate in their communities.

Lots of ways to celebrate--Kids will learn how Día de los Muertos originated in Mexico, but is celebrated in many places, with parades, storytelling, music, and food.

Hands-on activities--From baking pan de muerto (or "bread of the dead") to creating paper marigold flowers, this holiday book for kids includes activities that let families get festive at home.

Colorful and illustrated--Vibrant pictures and thought-provoking facts help kids discover new things about Día de los Muertos.

Inspire kids to explore an amazing holiday with this exciting Día de los Muertos book.

Author Biography

MELANIE STUART-CAMPBELL is also the author of Alba, the South American Street Dog, Learn Spanish with Pictures, and A Spanish Workbook for Kids. She is an instructional specialist and advocate for the Kansas Migrant Education Program, working with many people who celebrate Día de los Muertos. She also teaches online Spanish classes to kids on the website Outschool.