Citlali and the Day of the Dead

KEEPSAKE STORIES: Citlali is excited to celebrate the Day of the Dead, but first, she needs to find the perfect way to represent her grandmother on her school's ofrenda. Readers will follow Citlali throughout her celebration and get a glimpse of the festivities and traditions associated with this important holiday.

BILINGUAL FOLKTALES FOR KIDS: Citlali and the Day of the Dead, from the Keepsake Stories multicultural collection, is presented in both Spanish and English. This beautifully illustrated story will delight readers both young and old!

INCLUDES: This 32-page story is told in two languages. Before- and after-reading activities include crafts, writing prompts, and comprehension questions.

BENEFITS: Young readers are introduced to classic and original tales from Latin America. Bilingual stories encourage vocabulary development and foster a love of reading in two languages.

WHY ROURKE: Since 1980, we've been committed to bringing out the best books to help you bring out the best in your young learners. Our carefully crafted topics encourage all students who are "learning to read" and "reading to learn"!