Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book - Hardcover

Winter, Jeanette

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0152051104 ISBN 13: 9780152051105

Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books, 2004

Synopsis

Every year Don Pedro and his family make papier-mache skeletons, or calaveras, for Mexico's Day of the Dead fiesta. From Angel and Doctor to Mariachi and Unicornio, each letter of the alphabet has its own special calavera.

Come dance with them in this unusual ABC book inspired by a real Mexican family of artists and the many colorful folk-art traditions surrounding the celebration of the Day of the Dead.

Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an author's note.

About this title

Review:

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

About the Author:

JEANETTE WINTER has written and illustrated many books for children, including Day of the Dead by Tony Johnston and her own My Name Is Georgia and Josefina. She lives in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0152051104
• ISBN 13: 9780152051105
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48