Day of the Dead: A Count and Find Primer

by Greg Paprocki

Overview

Introduce your toddler to Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) with this colorful counting primer, from the creators of BabyLit.

This engaging board book features popular Day of the Dead activities and objects, as it is celebrated in Mexico and throughout the world. Count and find, from 1 to 10:

• 1 Comparsa (a carnival-like celebration)
• 2 Catrinas (a female skeleton)
• 3 Photographs of the departed
• 4 Coronas de flores (a crown of flowers)
• 5 Musicians
• 6 Pan de muertos (“bread of the dead”)
• 7 Marigolds
• and more!

Discover even more hidden objects to seek within the illustrations, listed at the back of the book!

Illustrator Greg Paprocki’s classically retro midcentury art style is a hit with both toddlers and adults. Discover new details in each illustration with every successive reading.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781423654261
Publisher:	Smith, Gibbs Publisher
Publication date:	07/07/2020
Series:	Count and Find
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 3 Years

About the Author

Greg Paprocki works full-time as an illustrator and book designer. He has illustrated several Curious George books, as well as books in the Little Leonardo series, the BabyLit alphabet book series, and The Big Book of Superheroes.

Editorial Reviews

My whole family loves it, most importantly including my 4.5 year old. Beautiful bright, detailed illustrations mean that there are many more things to seek and find. I like how the Day of the Dead concepts are shown in the context of a town and families celebrating together. I got a feeling for what it is like to be somewhere where this is widely celebrated. This book is a delight.

LibraryThing Early Reviews - JanesList

Joyful and energy-filled illustrations portray different people and objects that are part of the holiday.

For each item, readers must find the required number within the illustration. Some are easier than others, but all will have children looking and taking in the myriad details to be found in each double-page spread.

Kirkus Reviews

The bright colors and detailed illustration engages them especially when they have to search for these objects in the busy pages. I’m so impressed with the pictures, they’re so vibrant and full of life, it makes you want to take part and experience the actual celebration.

Rhea Mendezona

Our 10 month old infant was mesmerized by the colors and my older girls enjoyed practicing their Spanish whilst reading it.

LibraryThing - mandayoga

[I]f you are looking to add culture, counting, and bright images into your toddlers reads, this is a great addition.

LibraryThing - sszkutak

“Day of the Dead: A Count & Find Primer by Greg Paprocki is a brightly colored look at Día de Muertos festivities with some added educational content to boot.

Each double-page spread in this striking book contains a beautiful scene where people prepare for and celebrate this important holiday.

A page at the end explains the significance of each item in clear and easy to understand language. As someone who has never celebrated this holiday, I found this simple guide very helpful in understanding more about Día de Muertos.

Day of the Dead: A Count & Find Primer reflects that Día de Muertos is truly a celebration, using bright colors and smiling characters throughout, not the typical somber colors associated with death and mourning. This is a great book not only to introduce basic counting, but also cultural practices that may be different from your own.”

GeekMom - Sophie Brown

Delightful. So much to look at, even without the hidden objects.

LibraryThing - OutOfTheBestBooks

2020-09-01
Children can count from one to 10 with items related to the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead.

Joyful and energy-filled illustrations portray different people and objects that are part of the holiday. No. 1 is a comparsa, here described simplistically as “a carnival-like celebration” though a comparsa is not a celebration but a defined group of people that take part in the celebration. The other items are two catrinas, three “photographs of the departed,” four crowns of flowers, five musicians, six pan de muertos (“bread of the dead”), seven marigolds, eight candles, nine papel picado (“tissue paper art”), and 10 sugar skulls. For each item, readers must find the required number within the illustration. Some are easier than others, but all will have children looking and taking in the myriad details to be found in each double-page spread. At the end, the author has included 10 additional objects for children to go back and look for in the illustrations. The backmatter also includes a little information on each item. Children acquainted with this holiday will recognize the familiar objects; children for whom this is a new holiday will need some adult guidance, as the book gives no explanation for the reason for the holiday. Though most of people portrayed sport masks, the skin tones perceived range from pink to different shades of brown.

Good concept and illustrations; best for households familiar with the observance. (Board book. 2-4)

Kirkus Reviews