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What is Remembered Lives

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MsRemyReads

Oakland Public Library

Staff-created list

Books suitable for exploring Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead with children, although several are not strictly about the holiday. Family ties, cultural traditions, and the power of storytelling are strong in this list.

By:

MsRemyReads

Oakland Public Library

19 items

19 items

Sing, Don't Cry

Sing, Don't Cry

by Dominguez, Angela

Book - 2017

Canta y no llores: good advice for meeting all of life's ups and downs. Although this story is not about Día de los Muertos, it remembers the author's grandfather and his stories continue to live on. Canta y no llores: good advice for meeting all of life's ups and downs. Although this story is not about Día de los Muertos, it remembers the author's grandfather and his stories continue to live on. Show less

Canta y no llores: good advice for meeting all of life's ups and downs. Although this story is not about Día de los Muertos, it remembers the author's grandfather and his stories continue to live on. Canta y no llores: good advice for meeting all of life's ups and downs. Although this story is not about Día de los Muertos, it remembers the author's grandfather and his stories continue to live on. Show less

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Uncle Monarch and the Day of the Dead

Uncle Monarch and the Day of the Dead

by Goldman, Judy

Picture Book - 2008

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Día De Los Muertos

Día De Los Muertos

by Eliot, Hannah

Board Book - 2018

Recommended for ages 2-4, this board book explores the basic themes of the holiday. Recommended for ages 2-4, this board book explores the basic themes of the holiday. Show less

Recommended for ages 2-4, this board book explores the basic themes of the holiday. Recommended for ages 2-4, this board book explores the basic themes of the holiday. Show less

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The Dead Family Diaz

The Dead Family Diaz

by Bracegirdle, P. J.

Picture Book - 2012

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Dia De Los Muertos

Dia De Los Muertos

by Thong, Roseanne

Picture Book - 2015

Explains the holiday traditions for elementary school age. Explains the holiday traditions for elementary school age. Show less

Explains the holiday traditions for elementary school age. Explains the holiday traditions for elementary school age. Show less

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Un barrilete para el Dia de los muertos

Un barrilete para el Dia de los muertos

by Amado, Elisa

Book - 1999

Juan, a Quiche boy in Guatemala, flies a traditional kite in memory of his grandfather. Nonfiction with photographs. Juan, a Quiche boy in Guatemala, flies a traditional kite in memory of his grandfather. Nonfiction with photographs. Show less

Juan, a Quiche boy in Guatemala, flies a traditional kite in memory of his grandfather. Nonfiction with photographs. Juan, a Quiche boy in Guatemala, flies a traditional kite in memory of his grandfather. Nonfiction with photographs. Show less

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The Remembering Day

The Remembering Day

El Día De Los Muertos

by Mora, Pat

Picture Book - 2015

From this gentle story set in the land that would become Mexico, we learn about the importance of remembering our ancestors. From this gentle story set in the land that would become Mexico, we learn about the importance of remembering our ancestors. Show less

From this gentle story set in the land that would become Mexico, we learn about the importance of remembering our ancestors. From this gentle story set in the land that would become Mexico, we learn about the importance of remembering our ancestors. Show less

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Clatter Bash!

Clatter Bash!

A Day of the Dead Celebration

by Keep, Richard Cleminson

Picture Book - 2004

Appropriate for preschool and early grades, this rhyming book shows the not-so-spooky side of skeletons. Appropriate for preschool and early grades, this rhyming book shows the not-so-spooky side of skeletons. Show less

Appropriate for preschool and early grades, this rhyming book shows the not-so-spooky side of skeletons. Appropriate for preschool and early grades, this rhyming book shows the not-so-spooky side of skeletons. Show less

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A través de los ojos del alma, Dia de Muertos en México

A través de los ojos del alma, Dia de Muertos en México

Oaxaca = Through the eyes of the soul, Day of the Dead in Mexico. Oaxaca

by Andrade, Mary J.

Book - 1999

Informative visuals of the annual celebrations in Oaxaca, Mexico (bilingual) Informative visuals of the annual celebrations in Oaxaca, Mexico (bilingual) Show less

Informative visuals of the annual celebrations in Oaxaca, Mexico (bilingual) Informative visuals of the annual celebrations in Oaxaca, Mexico (bilingual) Show less

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Beto and the Bone Dance

Beto and the Bone Dance

by Freschet, Gina

Picture Book - 2001

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I Remember Abuelito : A Day of the Dead Story

I Remember Abuelito : A Day of the Dead Story

Yo Recuerdo A Abuelito : Un Cuento Del Día De Los Muertos

by Levy, Janice

Picture Book - 2007

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Butterflies on Carmen Street

Butterflies on Carmen Street

Mariposas En La Calle Carmen

by Brown, Monica

Picture Book - 2007

Abuelo tells his nieta about the monarchs that return every year to their hometown. (bilingual) Abuelo tells his nieta about the monarchs that return every year to their hometown. (bilingual) Show less

Abuelo tells his nieta about the monarchs that return every year to their hometown. (bilingual) Abuelo tells his nieta about the monarchs that return every year to their hometown. (bilingual) Show less

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A Dash of Trouble

A Dash of Trouble

by Meriano, Anna

Book - 2018

For independent readers, this chapter book centers around family celebrations, cooking together, and magic. For independent readers, this chapter book centers around family celebrations, cooking together, and magic. Show less

For independent readers, this chapter book centers around family celebrations, cooking together, and magic. For independent readers, this chapter book centers around family celebrations, cooking together, and magic. Show less

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Por todo nuestro alrededor

Por todo nuestro alrededor

by Gonzalez, Xelena

Picture Book - 2017

A grandfather teaches about circles and cycles present all around us. Not about Día de los Muertos specifically. A grandfather teaches about circles and cycles present all around us. Not about Día de los Muertos specifically. Show less

A grandfather teaches about circles and cycles present all around us. Not about Día de los Muertos specifically. A grandfather teaches about circles and cycles present all around us. Not about Día de los Muertos specifically. Show less

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Cuando mamá llevaba trenzas

Cuando mamá llevaba trenzas

by Pasamar, Concha

Picture Book - 2019

The young narrator looks through a box of her mother's photos and re-tells family stories. Mama as an adult is not pictured, and it could be assumed that she has died. Not about Día de los Muertos. The young narrator looks through a box of her mother's photos and re-tells family stories. Mama as an adult is not pictured, and it could be assumed that she has died. Not about Día de los Muertos. Show less

The young narrator looks through a box of her mother's photos and re-tells family stories. Mama as an adult is not pictured, and it could be assumed that she has died. Not about Día de los Muertos. The young narrator looks through a box of her mother's photos and re-tells family stories. Mama as an adult is not pictured, and it could be assumed that she has died. Not about Día de los Muertos. Show less

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Braids

Braids

Trencitas

by Contreras, Kathleen

Picture Book - 2009

With a plot twist similar to Eve Bunting's The Wednesday Surprise, this picturebook for older grades focuses on family bonds that endure across time and distance. Not about Día de los Muertos. (bilingual) With a plot twist similar to Eve Bunting's The Wednesday Surprise, this picturebook for older grades focuses on family bonds that endure across time and distance. Not about Día de los Muertos. (bilingual) Show less

With a plot twist similar to Eve Bunting's The Wednesday Surprise, this picturebook for older grades focuses on family bonds that endure across time and distance. Not about Día de los Muertos. (bilingual) With a plot twist similar to Eve Bunting's The Wednesday Surprise, this picturebook for older grades focuses on family bonds that endure across time and distance. Not about Día de los Muertos. (bilingual) Show less

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Mi corazón se llena de alegría

Mi corazón se llena de alegría

by Gray Smith, Monique

Picture Book - 2020

Simple domestic experiences that promote a feeling of happiness. Not about Día de los Muertos. Great for younger children. Also available at OPL in English (as My Heart Fills with Happiness), French, and Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language). Simple domestic experiences that promote a feeling of happiness. Not about Día de los Muertos. Great for younger children. Also available at OPL in English (as My Heart Fills with Happiness), French, and Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language). Show less

Simple domestic experiences that promote a feeling of happiness. Not about Día de los Muertos. Great for younger children. Also available at OPL in English (as My Heart Fills with Happiness), French, and Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language). Simple domestic experiences that promote a feeling of happiness. Not about Día de los Muertos. Great for younger children. Also available at OPL in English (as My Heart Fills with Happiness), French, and Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language). Show less

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A Gift for Abuelita

A Gift for Abuelita

Celebrating the Day of the Dead = Un Regalo Para Abuelita : En Celebración Del Día De Los Muertos

by Luenn, Nancy

Picture Book - 1998

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Funny Bones

Funny Bones

Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras

by Tonatiuh, Duncan

Book - 2015

Nonfiction for middle/upper grades, sharing the life and art of Jose Guadalupe Posada. Nonfiction for middle/upper grades, sharing the life and art of Jose Guadalupe Posada. Show less

Nonfiction for middle/upper grades, sharing the life and art of Jose Guadalupe Posada. Nonfiction for middle/upper grades, sharing the life and art of Jose Guadalupe Posada. Show less

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