GRADE 1

¡Es Día de Vivos!
Author: Judy Goldman
Illustrations: Claudia Navarro
Synopsis
In preparation for the Day of the Dead, families gather at a huge party. The graveyard must be in perfect condition to receive guests. All of the people who have passed on know that these days mean getting up early and cleaning tombs and mausoleums. They also know that it’s time to rehearse, because the music lasts for several hours. Paco, the gravedigger never stops walking around the cemetery. This makes the dead uncomfortable and does not let them finish the preparations. The band of deceased musicians lulls him to sleep. Paco’s wife joins the band.
A cheerful story with a unique point of view to spark conversation about one of the most important celebrations in Mexico.