{"product_id":"the-dia-de-los-muertos-story-celebrating-the-never-ending-bonds-of-family-hardcover","title":"The Dia de Los Muertos Story: Celebrating the Never-Ending Bonds of Family - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrea Jáuregui de la Torre\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaura González\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin Little Andrea on an exploration of her Mexican heritage and the history of the Day of the Dead, a holiday that transforms death into a joyful celebration of life.\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough detailed stories told by Little Andrea's beloved abuela, \u003ci\u003eThe Dia de Los Muertos Story\u003c\/i\u003e reveals to young readers the origins of Dia de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, what it means to Mexican families, and how it has grown and expanded to other parts of the world, specifically north into the United States. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis enchanting picture book follows Little Andrea as she discovers how what began as ceremonies practiced by the ancient Aztecs has evolved into a holiday recognized far beyond the borders of Mexico. As the story unfolds, Little Andrea explores significant moments in history and historical figures that demonstrate the endurance of the holiday through the ages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Dia de Los Muertos Story\u003c\/i\u003e offers children a deeply personal and more meaningful way to connect with the season surrounding the more commercial celebration of Halloween, giving an opportunity to transform the often-scary topic of death into a more nuanced perspective that includes the important celebrations of life, family, and friends. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGorgeously illustrated, this guide to understanding Dia de los Muertos encourages a young audience to engage directly with the holiday and Mexican culture through its many hallmarks such as sugar skulls, papel picado, ofrendas, catrinas, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYoung readers will love learning beside Little Andrea about the incredible history and traditions of Dia de los Muertos and its joyful celebration of life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eHoliday Celebration\u003c\/b\u003e series from becker\u0026amp;mayer! kids honors the diverse holidays and milestones that shape the cultural fabric of the United States. Though these traditions may have originated elsewhere, brought to our shores by ancestors from around the world, they have endured and evolved to weave the vibrant tapestry of American life. The series includes picture books and their companion kid-friendly cookbooks that share stories uniquely representative of the American experience--an experience that is multilayered, eclectic, inclusive, and joyfully beautiful. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available from the series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Juneteenth Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dia de Los Muertos Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Kwanzaa Story\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrea Jáuregui De La Torre\u003c\/b\u003e is a children's book author who has devoted her life to educating parents about baby and childhood milestones. She earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and in Literature from the University of Dallas and is currently working toward a master's degree to be a family therapist. Andrea uses her expertise, her experiences as a mother, and her memories of growing up in Mexico, Brazil, Spain, and the US to craft stories about multicultural experiences and childhood. Her first book, \u003ci\u003eMy Own Bed\u003c\/i\u003e, focuses on the nuances of childhood sleep needs, patterns, and quirks. In \u003ci\u003eThe Dia de Los Muertos Story\u003c\/i\u003e, Andrea engages kids with a fun narrative that shares lessons of family and culture surrounding the beloved holiday. Andrea now lives in Texas with her husband, Joe, and their three young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura González\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Monterrey, Mexico, an industrial city surrounded by mountains, which she always misses when she travels. From a young age, she would draw her own stories inspired by her cats and turtles. Laura believes that every single thing has the potential to trigger inspiration and that images are a bridge to express beyond words. Laura's art revolves around different themes that are lighthearted, humorous, introspective, or spooky, and she especially enjoys drawing animals, plants, and very cute characters. She also loves learning new things with the projects she illustrates. In her spare time, she enjoys music, reading, gardening, her pets, food, and perfumes (amazing what a scent can evoke!), and hopes to one day have a beautiful garden. Find Laura at @laugonzalezillu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 11.2 x 8.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 12, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53336114135405,"sku":"9781577155010","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/yvyax-lZFy9781577155010.webp?v=1778915181","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/the-dia-de-los-muertos-story-celebrating-the-never-ending-bonds-of-family-hardcover","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}