Maria Molina and the Days of the Dead
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Maria's story begins as she honors her baby brother on the first Day of the Dead. Maria is sad about the deaths in her family, but she feels a little bit better while she spends time with her family. When her parents go North to the United States, however, Maria has to confront a new kinds of sadness — until the family is again reunited and Maria helps them maintain their important traditions in a new place. Young children who have experienced loss or separation may feel a particular connection with Maria and her story.
Age Level: 6-9
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Book Series: Celebrating the Day of the Dead