First Festivals: Dia de los Muertos
A Lift-the-Flap Book
Will be published approx. on 3. September 2026
Book
Board book
12 pages
978-0-241-75893-9 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the celebration of the Dia de los Muertos with this bright, interactive lift-the-flap book!
Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores the festival of Dia de los Muertos and helps young children understand the importance of this special Mexican and Latin celebration.
Lift the flaps to reveal tasty sugar skulls, decorated ofrendas and vibrant clothing to celebrate the loved ones who are no longer here.
The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.
Illustrated by Emily Mendoza
Also available in the First Festivals series:
Ramadan
Easter
Diwali
Christmas
Hanukkah
Lunar New Year
Pride
Holi
Carnival
Eid
Featuring simple text, gorgeous illustrations and satisfying lift-the-flaps, this book explores the festival of Dia de los Muertos and helps young children understand the importance of this special Mexican and Latin celebration.
Lift the flaps to reveal tasty sugar skulls, decorated ofrendas and vibrant clothing to celebrate the loved ones who are no longer here.
The First Festivals series invites children to explore the world's culture from the comfort of their home, encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and is recommended for children aged 2 and over.
Illustrated by Emily Mendoza
Also available in the First Festivals series:
Ramadan
Easter
Diwali
Christmas
Hanukkah
Lunar New Year
Pride
Holi
Carnival
Eid
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 2 to 5 years
Product notice
Lift-the-flap book
Dimensions
Height: 182 mm
Width: 182 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
258 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-75893-9 (9780241758939)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Ladybird (Author)
We make growing up the best story ever! Here at Ladybird, we publish playful books for little hands. From touch-and-feel books to bedtime stories and non-fiction, we help 0-7s to learn, play and grow - sparking plenty of smiles along the way. The home of Ten Minutes to Bed, Baby Touch, Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee, we know just how to capture curious little imaginations and guide them from one story to the next.
Emily Mendoza (Illustrator)
Emily Mendoza (she/her) is a Mexican-American illustrator from Southern California. She journeyed all across the United States to receive her BFA in illustration from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY and is now thriving in Queens! Growing up in CA, she was always surrounded by Mexican culture and tradition where she learned more about her Hispanic roots through her family, her communication and illustration.
She loves using bright colours and vivid textures to showcase diversity and bring out excitement in her work.
We make growing up the best story ever! Here at Ladybird, we publish playful books for little hands. From touch-and-feel books to bedtime stories and non-fiction, we help 0-7s to learn, play and grow - sparking plenty of smiles along the way. The home of Ten Minutes to Bed, Baby Touch, Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee, we know just how to capture curious little imaginations and guide them from one story to the next.
Emily Mendoza (Illustrator)
Emily Mendoza (she/her) is a Mexican-American illustrator from Southern California. She journeyed all across the United States to receive her BFA in illustration from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY and is now thriving in Queens! Growing up in CA, she was always surrounded by Mexican culture and tradition where she learned more about her Hispanic roots through her family, her communication and illustration.
She loves using bright colours and vivid textures to showcase diversity and bring out excitement in her work.