Abuelita's Gift: A Día de Muertos Story
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.
Review Quotes:
★ " 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