Nancy Luenn (A) and Robert Chapman (ILT)

List Price: $16.95 (Hardcover – Bi-Lingual / Mexican Celebration /Ancestors / Grief and Loss – 2004)

The love and rituals surrounding the Mexican folk holiday The Day of the Dead.

After her beloved grandmother dies, Rosita hopes to be reunited with Abuelita as she prepares a gift to give her when her family celebrates the Day of the Dead. Rosita wishes that her grandmother, whom she adored, could be remembered in a special way. She uses the occasion of el D!a de los Muertos to make a gift that is just right to celebrate Abuelita. This is an exceptional book to use in a classroom to discuss the loss of loved ones. (32 pgs) Ages 5-8

• Grade Level: Kindergarten 
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 0.4 x 11.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 16 ounces