Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book (English With Some Spanish)
by Jeanette Winter (Author)
Every year Don Pedro and his family make papier-mâché skeletons, or calaveras, for Mexico's Day of the Dead fiesta. From the Angel and Doctor to the Mariachi and Unicornio, there's a special calavera for each letter of the alphabet. Come dance with them!
Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an author's note.
Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an author's note.
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$7.99
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Review quotes
"Visually exciting."— Kirkus Reviews
"This striking celebration of an intriguing tradition will be welcomed by teachers, librarians, and Mexican American families."— Booklist
Jeanette Winter
Jeanette Winter is a celebrated picture book creator whose acclaimed works include The Snow Man; The Little Owl & the Big Tree: A Christmas Story; Oil; The Secret Project; and Diego, all written by Jonah Winter, and her own Biblioburro: A True Story from Colombia; Nasreen's Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan; and Our House Is on Fire: Greta Thunberg's Call to Save the Planet, which has been translated into twenty-one languages.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780152059064
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Clarion Books
Publication date
September 20, 2006
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV009010 - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts | Alphabet
JUV017090 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Other, Religious
JUV017090 - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations | Other, Religious
Library of Congress categories
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