Erich Haeger

I really enjoyed this book for many reasons. I loved that this book was bilingual because it made readers remember that La Dia De Los Muertos is not just for people who live in Spain and that people who speak English or Spanish can celebrate. The language in the book was very descriptive and used a rhyming pattern to help readers. The language was very engaging and made me want to read so much more. I thought it was fun to try to read the Spanish sections but it also broadened my awareness of the culture language and religion of people who celebrate this holiday. I thought the pictures were interesting because they were not like the normal illustrations I have seen in children's books before. There was a lot of vivid color but the way the sisters (Rosita and Conchita) were drawn was different and looks very geometric or as if they were made of different shapes. This book was very child friendly and it brought in some serious lessons to the attention of children without scaring them, in fact the story of the sister and her newly departed sister was heartwarming. The books main idea would be that the power of love can over come any obstacle.… (mehr)