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As Nando and his family prepare for the Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration, he becomes curious about whether will see the spirit of his dead Uncle Fernando. His mother explains to him that the holiday is meant to remember and honor those who have died. On the night of the celebration, Nando realizes that he has indeed recognized the spirit of his Uncle Fernando. Watercolor paintings illustrate the text and the story is told in Spanish and English, As he prepares to celebrate the Day of the Dead, a young boy remembers all the things he liked about his favorite uncle.
| Size | | Height: | 10.0 in | | Width: | 8.0 in | | Thickness: | 0.2 in | | Weight: | 4.0 oz |
Industry Reviews
Gr 2-4 As the Day of the Dead approaches, Nando and his mother make preparations to remember T!o Fernando. Nando's curiosity leads him to ask the adults around him how his uncle's spirit will find him when it returns: ``...Will I see him? Will he make noise? How will I know it is really him?'' That night, Nando discovers his uncle's spirit in a place he least expects inside himself. Levy presents this story in both Spanish and English from the realistic viewpoint of a child experiencing the Day of the Dead celebration. She relates the customs of this traditional Mexican and Central American holiday. Unfortunately, though, the author fails to bring Nando to life. The watercolor illustrations are done in somber hues and merely reflect the tone of the text, adding nothing substantial to the story. George Ancona's Pablo Remembers (Lothrop, 1993) and Fiesta U.S.A. (Lodestar, 1995) are excellent nonfiction choices on this holiday and are available in Spanish. Maria Redburn, Collier County Public Library, Immokalee, FL
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Gr 2-4 As the Day of the Dead approaches, Nando and his mother make preparations to remember T¡o Fernando. Nando's curiosity leads him to ask the adults around him how his uncle's spirit will find him when it returns: ``...Will I see him? Will he make noise? How will I know it is really him?'' That night, Nando discovers his uncle's spirit in a place he least expects inside himself. Levy presents this story in both Spanish and English from the realistic viewpoint of a child experiencing the Day of the Dead celebration. She relates the customs of this traditional Mexican and Central American holiday. Unfortunately, though, the author fails to bring Nando to life. The watercolor illustrations are done in somber hues and merely reflect the tone of the text, adding nothing substantial to the story. George Ancona's Pablo Remembers (Lothrop, 1993) and Fiesta U.S.A. (Lodestar, 1995) are excellent nonfiction choices on this holiday and are available in Spanish. Maria Redburn, Collier County Public Library, Immokalee, FL
School Library Journal (11/01/1995)
Gr 2-4 As the Day of the Dead approaches, Nando and his mother make preparations to remember T?o Fernando. Nando's curiosity leads him to ask the adults around him how his uncle's spirit will find him when it returns: ``...Will I see him? Will he make noise? How will I know it is really him?'' That night, Nando discovers his uncle's spirit in a place he least expects inside himself. Levy presents this story in both Spanish and English from the realistic viewpoint of a child experiencing the Day of the Dead celebration. She relates the customs of this traditional Mexican and Central American holiday. Unfortunately, though, the author fails to bring Nando to life. The watercolor illustrations are done in somber hues and merely reflect the tone of the text, adding nothing substantial to the story. George Ancona's Pablo Remembers (Lothrop, 1993) and Fiesta U.S.A. (Lodestar, 1995) are excellent nonfiction choices on this holiday and are available in Spanish. Maria Redburn, Collier County Public Library, Immokalee, FL
School Library Journal (11/01/1995)
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