Abuelita's Gift
A Día de Muertos Story
$59.62
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
10 September 2024
Summary
Julieta is eager to honor her Abuelita’s spirit on Dia de Muertos, but struggles to find the perfect gift. A touching story that celebrates ancestors and teaches that the most meaningful tributes come from the heart, illustrated by award-winning Sara Palacios.
Julieta is excited for Abuelita’s spirit to visit on Dia de los Muertos. She is determined to find the perfect gift to honor Abuelita and to show how much she misses her. However, her ideas fail one by one and Julieta grows worr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593568378 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593568370 |
| Author: | Mariana Ríos Ramírez, Sara Palacios |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Children's Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 10 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 466g |
| Dimensions: | 289mm x 262mm x 10mm |
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Critics Review
★ “A heartwarming story for Día de Muertos celebrations and displays.” —School Library Journal, starred review★ “A touching tribute to the pain of losing a loved one—and the joys of honoring them.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review“A moving tale of loss, family, and tradition.” —Booklist
About The Author
Mariana Ríos Ramírez
Mariana Rios Ramirez is a Mexican author living in Anderson, South Carolina. She worked as a high school teacher and co-owned an online business before discovering her passion for writing. Mariana is a member of SCBWI, Storyteller Academy, Rate your Story, and Las Musas.
Sara Palacios was the recipient of the 2012 Pura Belpre Illustrator Honor Award for her work on Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match. A native of Mexico, Sara graduated from the National Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico City and went on to earn BFA and MFA degrees in illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She illustrates for companies in both the United States and Mexico.
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