Abuelita's Gift: A Dia de Muertos Story

Mariana Ríos Ramírez

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Abuelita's Gift: A Dia de Muertos Story

Abuelita's Gift: A Dia de Muertos Story

Mariana Ríos Ramírez

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Description

Julieta is eager to honor her Abuelita's spirit on Día de Muertos, but struggles to find the perfect gift. A touching story that celebrates ancestors and teaches that the most meaningful tributes come from the heart illustrated by award-winning Sara Palacios.

Julieta is excited for Abuelita's spirit to visit on Día de los Muertos. She is determined to find the perfect gift to honor Abuelita and to show how much she misses her. However, her ideas fail one by one and Julieta grows worried.
It is only when Julieta embraces the memories she once shared with her abuelita, that she realizes the perfect gift comes from the heart. An uplifting story about both life and death, family, and the threads that connect us, long after we are gone.

About the Author

Mariana Ríos Ramírez is a Mexican author living in Anderson, South Carolina. She worked as a high school teacher and co-owned an online business before discovering her passion for writing. Mariana is a member of SCBWI, Storyteller Academy, Rate your Story, and Las Musas.

Sara Palacios was the recipient of the 2012 Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Award for her work on Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match. A native of Mexico, Sara graduated from the National Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico City and went on to earn BFA and MFA degrees in illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She illustrates for companies in both the United States and Mexico.

Critical 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

"A moving tale of loss, family, and tradition." --Booklist

Publishing Information

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Pub date: 2024-09-10
Length: 33 pages

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