Día de Muertos: Números: A Day of the Dead Counting Book
Día de Muertos: Números: A Day of the Dead Counting Book
Día de Muertos: Números: A Day of the Dead Counting Book
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Description
Description
Count up to ten in this bilingual picture book celebrating Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead from award-winning author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh From award-winning and beloved author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes this celebratory bilingual picture book centering on a Día de Muertos ofrenda (Day of the Dead altar), constructed annually to honor the memory and welcome the spirit of a loved one. The book uses a counting structure, from one to ten, to focus on family members and their offerings, with a double-gatefold finale that opens to reveal the family gathered around the fully decorated ofrenda with all of their offerings. Included at the back of the book is a brief author's note that lends additional context on the holiday. Cuenta hasta diez y celebra el Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead con este libro ilustrado bilingüe del galardonado autor-ilustrador Duncan Tonatiuh Este festivo libro ilustrado bilingüe del galardonado y querido autor-ilustrador Duncan Tonatiuh se centra en un altar del Día de Muertos, construido anualmente para honrar la memoria y recibir al espíritu de un ser amado. El libro, con una estructura que cuenta del uno al diez, se enfoca en los miembros de una familia y sus ofrendas. El gran final incluye paginas dobles despegables que revelan a la familia alrededor del altar decorado con todas las ofrendas. Al termino de la historia hay una breve nota del autor que ofrece mas información acerca de la festividad.
About the Author
About the Author
Duncan Tonatiuh (toh-nah-tee-YOU) is an award-winning author-illustrator whose numerous accolades include the Sibert Medal and the Pura Belpré Award. Duncan is both Mexican and American. His artwork is inspired by Mesoamerican art. His aim is to create images and stories that honor the past, but are relevant to today's people, especially children. He grew up in and currently lives in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where he celebrates Día de Muertos with his wife and children every year. Learn more at duncantonatiuh.com. Duncan Tonatiuh es un galardonado autor e ilustrador. Ha recibido múltiples premios, entre ellos la medalla Sibert y el Premio Pura Belpré. Duncan es mexicano y estadounidense. Sus ilustraciones se inspiran en el arte mesoamericano. Él creció en San Miguel de Allende, México donde actualmente vive y celebra el Día de Muertos con su esposa e hijos todos los años. Aprende más en ducantonatiuh.com.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
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"[T]his tale will delight readers... A charming concept and holiday book--count on this one to be a future favorite." --Kirkus "Tonatiuh has created a wonderful counting book that is visually appealing and educational...Written in Spanish and English, it presents many opportunities for readers to learn about the holiday and its rich traditions, as well as to learn counting...A great choice for libraries looking to add holiday or counting books to their collection for younger children." --School Library Journal Tonatiuh's stylized mixed-media illustrations, inspired by the same pre-Columbian art traditions as his cultural and historical retellings will draw readers in.This clever counting book introduces this important part of Día de Muertos celebrations in an accessible and eye-catching format. --Horn Book
"[T]his tale will delight readers... A charming concept and holiday book--count on this one to be a future favorite." --Kirkus "Tonatiuh has created a wonderful counting book that is visually appealing and educational...Written in Spanish and English, it presents many opportunities for readers to learn about the holiday and its rich traditions, as well as to learn counting...A great choice for libraries looking to add holiday or counting books to their collection for younger children." --School Library Journal Tonatiuh's stylized mixed-media illustrations, inspired by the same pre-Columbian art traditions as his cultural and historical retellings will draw readers in.This clever counting book introduces this important part of Día de Muertos celebrations in an accessible and eye-catching format. --Horn Book
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Harry N. Abrams
Pub date:
2023-05-02
Length:
24 pages
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