A family celebrates Dia de Muertos, a holiday for remembering those who have passed. When the monarch butterflies return to her Mexican countryside, Lupita knows that Dia de Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is near. She and her favorite uncle watch the butterflies flutter in the trees. When a butterfly lands on Lupita's hand, her uncle reminds her that she should never hurt a monarch because they are believed to be the souls of the departed. Lupita and her family get ready for the holiday. When the first of November arrives, the family will go to the cemetery to honor the memories of their loved ones. But this year is different Lupita's uncle cannot join them. Now, Lupita learns the true meaning of the celebration.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
ASTRA Publishing House
ISBN-13
9781590784259
eBay Product ID (ePID)
188564739
Product Key Features
Book Title
Uncle Monarch and the Day of the Dead
Illustrator
Rene Moreno
Author
Judy Goldman
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Death
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Children & Young Adults
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216mm
Item Width
280mm
Item Weight
454g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Judy Goldman
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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