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The Night Before the Day of the Dead

by Natasha Wing

A family’s Day of the Dead preparations

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A family’s Day of the Dead preparations

A young girl looks forward to joining a Day of the Dead parade as her family prepares for the celebration. Their observances include making an ofrenda for loved ones and cleaning graves in the cemetery. The girl’s broken arm complicates her plans to paint her face, giving the parade preparations a child-centered story thread. Written in the style of Clement C. Moore’s classic poem, the book also includes additional information about Day of the Dead celebrations in countries around the world.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers ages 4–8 exploring holiday traditions
  • Families seeking a children’s story about Day of the Dead observances
  • Children interested in a parade-centered story with additional cultural information

Themes

Day of the DeadFamily traditionsRemembering loved onesCelebration and community

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Book overview

A little girl and her family are preparing for the Day of the Dead parade!

I couldn't wait to dress up
for tomorrow's parade.
I'll paint my face and wear
the dress that Mom made.

A little girl and her family get ready to celebrate the Day of the Dead. They set up an ofrenda for loved ones at home and clean the graves in the cemetery in order to celebrate their lives. The girl is most excited for the parade--but how can she paint her face like the rest of the parade-goers with a broken arm? Read along to find out!

Told in the style of Clement C. Moore's classic poem and featuring a page of additional information about how the Day of the Dead is celebrated in countries around the world, this is the perfect book for young readers to learn more about the holiday!

The Night Before series helps young readers--and their parents!--explore big milestones in an encouraging, uplifting way.
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