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Remembering (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781534499638)
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Xelena González
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xThree starred reviews!
A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book
A Chicago Public Library Best Book A family remembers their beloved pet dog through the traditions of Día de Muertos in this "gorgeous, deeply touching exploration of grief and remembrance" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) from Pura Belpré Honor-winning team Xelena González and Adriana M. Garcia. A child and their family observe the customs of Día de los Angelitos, one of the ritual celebrations of Día de Muertos, to celebrate the life of their beloved dog who passed away. They build a thoughtful ofrenda to help lead the pet's soul home and help the little one process their grief in this moving reminder that loved ones are never really gone if we take the time to remember them.
Author: Xelena González
ISBN-10: 1534499636
ISBN-13: 9781534499638
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 08/29/2023
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.20h x 11.30w x 0.40d
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 522128 / Remembering
Award: Pura Belpre Award - Honor Book
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2023
School Library Journal 06/30/2023 pg. 1
Publishers Weekly 07/31/2023
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2023 - Book Of Special Distinction
A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book
A Chicago Public Library Best Book A family remembers their beloved pet dog through the traditions of Día de Muertos in this "gorgeous, deeply touching exploration of grief and remembrance" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) from Pura Belpré Honor-winning team Xelena González and Adriana M. Garcia. A child and their family observe the customs of Día de los Angelitos, one of the ritual celebrations of Día de Muertos, to celebrate the life of their beloved dog who passed away. They build a thoughtful ofrenda to help lead the pet's soul home and help the little one process their grief in this moving reminder that loved ones are never really gone if we take the time to remember them.
Author: Xelena González
ISBN-10: 1534499636
ISBN-13: 9781534499638
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 08/29/2023
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.20h x 11.30w x 0.40d
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 522128 / Remembering
Award: Pura Belpre Award - Honor Book
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2023
School Library Journal 06/30/2023 pg. 1
Publishers Weekly 07/31/2023
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2023 - Book Of Special Distinction
By Xelena González
xXelena González is the author of the award-winning picture books All Around Us and Where Wonder Grows, as well as Remembering, all illustrated by longtime friend Adriana M. Garcia. She is a poet, storyteller, essayist, and creator of the curative card deck Lotería Remedios. Visit her at Xelena.Space. Adriana M. Garcia is the Pura Belpré Award-winning illustrator of All Around Us, which was also an American Indian Youth Literature Honor, and Where Wonder Grows. She also illustrated The Turquoise Room by Monica Brown and Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor-winning Remembering by longtime friend and collaborator Xelena González. She lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her family. Visit her online AdrianaMJGarcia.com.
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