Julieta is a Mexican girl who’s excited about the first Día de Muertos visit of her beloved Abuelita who has recently passed away. Immersed in the folklore of her family’s tradition, Julieta is determined to find the perfect gift to honor Abuelita at the ofrenda and to show how much she misses her. However, Julieta will struggle to come up with the right present as her ideas fail one by one and the celebration day comes closer. Only when Julieta embraces the memories they once shared, she’ll realize the perfect gift comes from within and the connection between them will be restored forever.
About the Book
- Title: Abuelita’s Gift: A Día de Muertos Story
- Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Language: English
- Genre: Picture Book
- ISBN-10: 0593568362
- ISBN-13: 978-0593568361
- Reading Age: 4-8 years old
- Grade Level: Preschool -3
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Reviews
"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
