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Remembering

Xelena González

A Latina girl and her family remember their beloved dog during Día de los Angelitos, a Día de Muertos ritual honoring deceased children and pets. Together they prepare an ofrenda with photographs, the dog’s food and water dishes, a chew stick, harness, and tennis ball. Candles, incense, and marigolds complete the altar and create a path home on the sacred night. The family’s preparations hold space for memories, companionship, and grief.

This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.

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Themes
Cultural Heritage · Family · Grief And Loss · Holidays And Celebrations · Love
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Published
August 29, 2023
ISBN-13
9781534499638
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
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