Felipa and the Day of Dead

by Birte Müller

Book Overview

Felipa's beloved grandmother, Abuelita, has died. Felipa misses her terribly and is very sad. Her parents try to comfort Felipa. They tell her that the souls of the dead live on forever. So Felipa... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735818959
• ISBN13: 9780735818958
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: NorthSouth (NY)
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.7" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

More Day of the Dead observations and celebrations

A rather quiet contrast to the more well-known Mexican observance of Day of the Dead. The artwork is charming, and the story is sweet. This books adds a new dimension to the popular celebration.

great for children

This book is beautiful and peaceful. My children have read it over and over - the words are fun to read as an adult and the children love the way Felipa thinks and tries to solve her concerns. Felipa as a child character is smart, thoughtful, proactive and sentimental. After being a regular storytime book, we used this book when a family member died a few months ago as a way to make our children see that those we love are always with us. Peruvian culture that is represented in this book is subtle and respectful. I recommend this book.

day of the dead for children unfamiliar with it

I loved this book, it really captures the spirit of the holiday as celebrated in Latin America through the eyes of a child. The paintings are gorgeous and it has a great ending.