First Festivals: Día de los Muertos

A Lift-the-Flap Book

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Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores the festival of Día de los Muertos and helps young children understand the importance of this special Mexican and Latin celebration.

Lift the flaps to reveal tasty sugar skulls, decorated ofrendas and vibrant clothing to celebrate the loved ones who are no longer here.

About the series

The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.

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About Ladybird

We make growing up the best story ever! Here at Ladybird, we publish playful books for little hands. From touch-and-feel books to bedtime stories and non-fiction, we help 0-7s to learn, play and grow - sparking plenty of smiles along the way. The home of Ten Minutes to Bed, Baby Touch, Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee, we know just how to capture curious little imaginations and guide them from one story to the next.

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About Emily Mendoza (Illustrator)

Emily Mendoza (she/her) is a Mexican-American illustrator from Southern California. She journeyed all across the United States to receive her BFA in illustration from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY and is now thriving in Queens! Growing up in CA, she was always surrounded by Mexican culture and tradition where she learned more about her Hispanic roots through her family, her communication and illustration.
She loves using bright colours and vivid textures to showcase diversity and bring out excitement in her work.

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