The Vigil of the Little Angels
Day of the Dead in Mexico
by Mary J. Andrade
Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Children gather by Lake Pátzcuaro to honor the Little Angels during a special nighttime vigil filled with colorful traditions and heartfelt memories. This celebration brings families and communities together to remember loved ones in a beautiful and meaningful way. Young readers will discover the rich culture and customs of Michoacán's Day of the Dead festivities.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFamilyCultural TraditionsComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0966587634
- Pages
- 44
- Publisher
- La Oferta Review, Inc.
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 680
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
All Souls' Day -- Mexico -- Michoacán de Ocampo -- Juvenile literature.Folk festivals -- Mexico -- Michoacán de Ocampo -- Juvenile literature.Michoacán de Ocampo (Mexico) -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.All Souls' DayFolk festivalsJuvenile literatureSocial life and customsDía de los MuertosVida social y costumbresSpanish language materialsLiteratura juvenilBilingualFestividades popularesMateriales bilingües
Places
Michoacán de OcampoMexicoMichoacán de Ocampo (Mexico)