Day of the Dead ABC / Día De Los Muertos ABC

Embark on a vibrant journey to celebrate Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead, the cherished Mexican holiday honoring departed loved ones.

In this beautifully illustrated bilingual book, readers aged 7 to 11 will delight in discovering the rich traditions and customs of Day of the Dead. From decorating colorful altars to enjoying delicious pan de muerto, this heartwarming book captures the essence of this special celebration.

English and Spanish alphabet books often provide one set of text in English with a Spanish translation. This book weights both English and Spanish equally for our bilingual readers―providing different entry text for many letters of the alphabet. Both English and Spanish have translations underneath to help readers understand and connect to the illustrations. 

Written by Gabriela Orozco Belt and illustrated by Estelí Meza, a bilingual and bicultural author and illustrator team. 

Gabriela Orozco Belt is the author of Only for a Little While and Yo Soy, I Am. Inspired by growing up bilingual and bicultural, she writes stories for children so they can see themselves in books. When not teaching, writing, or reading, she spends time with her husband, three children, and extended family.

Estelí Meza was born in Mexico City. She studied Design and Visual Communication at FAD and received a master's degree in Visual Arts from UNAM in Mexico. In 2018, she was awarded A la Orilla del Viento “Picture Book” Contest Award sponsored by Fondo de Cultura Económica for the book El Príncipe Valiente tiene miedo. In 2013, Estelí was awarded the FILIJ XVIII “Picture Book” International Award for her book Angustia. In 2017 she received an Honorific Mention in Sharjah ìs Illustration Catalog (United Arab Emirates) and in 2016 she received an Honorific Mention in the National Poster Contest “Invitemos a Leer” in Mexico. She has published books in Mexico, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. Currently, she works for different publishers and magazines