A family honors their living and dead relatives as they celebrate this
holiday with shared food and stories.
The Day of the Dead is a happy day when Mar's family gathers together.
There are favorite dishes to enjoy, games to be played, and most
importantly, stories to tell. No one in the family is forgotten because
this is the day of the year when the dead come to visit the living--and
for this holiday it is almost as if they're alive again, as the family
takes great joy in celebrating the things that made them special. Mar
realizes she is just like her Grandpa Ramón, who kept a journal. And her
sister, Paz, plays accordian, just like their great-grandfather. There
are so many things that connect them all--and at dinner, Abuelita spins
even more stories that make them feel close to the ones they will love
forever. Ana Aranda's tender text and vibrant art make the joy felt on
this sweet day totally palpable.