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Abuelita’s Gift: A Día de Muertos Story

Mariana Ríos Ramírez

Julieta looks forward to Día de Muertos, when she expects Abuelita’s spirit to visit during the family celebration. Wanting to honor her grandmother, she searches for the right present but cannot decide what gift will suit. As the celebration unfolds, Julieta discovers a personal way to maintain a lasting connection with the grandmother who has died. A Spanish glossary and additional back matter accompany the story.

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Themes
Family · Grandparents And Generations · Grief And Loss · Holidays And Celebrations
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
September 10, 2024
ISBN-13
9780593568361
Language
English
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