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‘Our Day of the Dead Celebration’ by Ana Aranda tells of this interesting holiday and how families celebrate it. With favorite dishes to cook, stories to be told, poems to be written, and family to be visited, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The illustrations are colorful and show off the beauty of the holiday and the vibrant tales of the past and how they connect to the present. Remembering the sweetness of the times we had with those who are no longer with us helps us to live again, and to have our ancestors live through us as well. Even though there is certainly sadness to losing family members or friends, as time passes, we can also feel joy for the lives that they led, and the way in which their personalities and lives helped us to shape our own present ones.

The story is a great addition to any multicultural library. Learning about holidays of different cultures, religions, and people is always interesting!