Gina Freschet
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Pairing an engaging and ultimately heartwarming story with brightly-colored, light-infused illustrations, Beto and the Bone Dance is a lovely celebration of Día de los muertos, emphasizing its importance as a moment of connection with deceased loved ones. Young readers will undoubtedly empathize with Beto's determination to add something personal, something of his own, to the family remembrance of his grandmother. My only criticism of the book is the statement, early on, that the Day of the Dead is called Halloween in many places. Although they coincide, and are both tangentially related to All Hallow's Eve, I think this statement is factually incorrect - Halloween and the Day of the Dead are very different holidays - and I think this could be confusing for children. With the caveat that adult readers be prepared to correct this misinformation, I recommend this one to picture-book readers looking for Day of the Dead stories.… (mehr)