Al sonar las doce de la noche las calaveras salen a pasear… Con canciones humorísticas y decoraciones coloridas es como celebramos está gran tradición. El Día de Muertos es una celebración mexicana que honra a nuestros seres amados que ya se han ido.
When the clock strikes twelve the skeletons go out for a ride… With humorous songs and colorful decorations we celebrate this very important tradition. The Day of the Dead is a Mexican tradition celebrated on November 1st 2nd that honors our loved ones that have departed.
Here are two lovely bilingual books to read this week and a fabulous Gift Card Giveaway!
El Día de los Muertos
Bob Barner
Available on Amazon.com
About the book:
Un libro bilingüe, en donde dos niños preparan un altar con flores, calaveritas de azúcar, pan de muertos y comida deliciosa.
Follow two children as they celebrate their ancestors on this vibrant holiday. They offer marigolds, sugar skulls, and special bread, and make delicious food. By spreading marigold petals, they guide the dead home to join the festivities.
Yo Recuerdo a Abuelito
Janice Levy
Available on Amazon.com
About the book:
¡Es el Día de Muertos y es tiempo de celebrar! En este libro bilingüe, una niña pequeña se prepara junto con su familia para honrar la memoria del abuelo.
It’s the Day of the Dead! It’s time to celebrate! In this bilingual book, a young girl is busy helping her family prepare to honor those who have died–especially her grandfather. She misses him very much and is excited for his spirit to visit that night.
GIVEAWAY
Once again my fabulous Spanish teacher colleagues and I have come together to offer a $50 TpT Gift Card Giveaway!
Collect the eight letters and unscramble them to find the secret word. Enter the Secret Word into the giveaway widget below for your chance to win!
Ready?
1. Collect the letter from my store
2. Hop to the next store
3. Unscramble the eight letters
4. Enter the secret word on the widget (Rafflecopter) for a chance to win!