(3) K-3 Illustrated by Sara Palacios. Julieta struggles to add an item honoring Abuelita to her family’s Día de Muertos ofrenda. Nothing seems right, until she thinks outside the box and reflects on what made Abuelita—and herself—happiest. The text offers a realistic-seeming and gentle experience of a child’s grief, buoyed by the rest of the holiday celebrations. Jewel-toned digital illustrations are sprinkled with marigolds, and ochre-tinged pages indicate memories. An author’s note, glossary, and breakdown of common ofrenda elements are appended.

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