Celebrate the Day of the Dead!
Written by Diane de Anda
Illustrated by Gloria Félix
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Cultural Tradition · 1st November 2026–2nd November 2026
Día de los Muertos
About
There’s so much we can keep alive by remembering our loved ones: their stories, their laughter, their favourite food and the things they taught us. Rooted in Mexico, with Indigenous traditions central to its history, Día de los Muertos is a living celebration of remembrance. These books explore Mexican cultural connections, family memories and the making of ofrendas, alongside the art and gatherings through which loved ones are remembered. Come and discover the many ways a memory can be kept alive…
Mortimer has organised the books by writer surname, A–Z, and shelved each series together in publication order, earliest first. Please don’t mix them up!
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Día de los Muertos
Written by Hannah Eliot
Illustrated by Jorge Gutierrez
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Día de Muertos: A Papel Picado Lift-the-Flap Book
Written by Dori Elys
Illustrated by Alicia Más
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Little Monster, What Pan Dulce Do You Want? / ¿Monstruito, qué pan dulce quieres? (Bilingual: English/Spanish)
Written by Ana C. Esparza
Illustrated by Ana C. Esparza
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Where Is? / ¿Dónde Está? Mi Ofrenda
Written by Mariana Galvez
Illustrated by Mariana Galvez
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First Festivals: Día de los Muertos
Written by Ladybird
Illustrated by Emily Mendoza
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My First 100 Día de Muertos Words in English and Spanish
Written by Lil’ Libros
Illustrated by Luis San Vicente
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Medias naranjas: El Catrín & La Catrina (Bilingual: English/Spanish)
Written by Nayeli Reyes
Illustrated by Ellia Ana Hill
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La Catrina: Emotions / Emociones (Bilingual: English/Spanish)
Written by Patty Rodriguez; Ariana Stein
Illustrated by Citlali Reyes
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La Catrina: Colors / Colores (Bilingual: English/Spanish)
Written by Patty Rodriguez; Ariana Stein
Illustrated by Citlali Reyes
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La Catrina: Numbers / Números (Bilingual: English/Spanish)
Written by Patty Rodriguez; Ariana Stein
Illustrated by Citlali Reyes
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La Catrina: Vowels / Vocales (Bilingual: English/Spanish)
Written by Patty Rodriguez; Ariana Stein
Illustrated by Citlali Reyes
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Let's Celebrate Día de Muertos
Written by Paulina Suarez
Illustrated by Priscilla Moreno
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Our Day of the Dead Celebration
Written by Ana Aranda
Illustrated by Ana Aranda
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An Ofrenda for Perro
Written by Judith Valdés B.
Illustrated by Carlos Vélez Aguilera
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The Day of the Dead / El Día de los Muertos: A Bilingual Celebration
Written by Bob Barner
Illustrated by Bob Barner
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The Dead Family Diaz
Written by P. J. Bracegirdle
Illustrated by Poly Bernatene
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La divina Catrina / Oh, Divine Catrina
Written by Aracely De Alvarado
Illustrated by Claudia Navarro
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Gustavo, the Shy Ghost
Written by Flavia Z. Drago
Illustrated by Flavia Z. Drago
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Uncle Monarch and the Day of the Dead
Written by Judy Goldman
Illustrated by René King Moreno
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Remembering
Written by Xelena González
Illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia
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The Ofrenda That We Built
Written by Jolene Gutiérrez; Shaian Gutiérrez
Illustrated by Gabby Zapata
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Day of the Dead
Written by Tony Johnston
Illustrated by Jeanette Winter
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Clatter Bash!: A Day of the Dead Celebration
Written by Richard Keep
Illustrated by Richard Keep
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I Remember Abuelito / Yo Recuerdo Abuelito: A Day of the Dead Story
Written by Janice Levy
Illustrated by Loretta Lopez
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The Spirit of Tío Fernando / El espíritu de tío Fernando: A Day of the Dead Story
Written by Janice Levy
Illustrated by Morella Fuenmayor
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A Gift for Abuelita / Un regalo para Abuelita: Celebrating the Day of the Dead
Written by Nancy Luenn
Illustrated by Robert Chapman
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The Remembering Day / El día de los muertos
Written by Pat Mora
Illustrated by Robert Casilla
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Just a Minute!: A Trickster Tale and Counting Book
Written by Yuyi Morales
Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
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Felipa and the Day of the Dead
Written by Birte Müller
Illustrated by Birte Müller
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Day of the Dead
Written by Julie Murray
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Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life
Written by Polo Orozco
Illustrated by Mirelle Ortega
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This Moment Is Special: A Día de Muertos Story (Day of the Dead)
Written by John Parra
Illustrated by John Parra
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Abuelita's Gift: A Día de Muertos Story
Written by Mariana Ríos Ramírez
Illustrated by Sara Palacios
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¡Vamos! Let’s Celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos
Written by Raúl the Third
Illustrated by Raúl the Third
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Día de los Muertos
Written by Roseanne Greenfield Thong
Illustrated by Carles Ballesteros
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Huesos (Bilingual: English/Spanish)
Written by Luis San Vicente
Illustrated by Luis San Vicente
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The Festival of Bones / El Festival de las Calaveras
Written by Luis San Vicente
Illustrated by Luis San Vicente
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Calavera Abecedario: A Day of the Dead Alphabet Book for Kids
Written by Jeanette Winter
Illustrated by Jeanette Winter
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Day of the Dead ABC / Día de los Muertos ABC
Written by Gabriela Orozco Belt
Illustrated by Estelí Meza
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Day of the Dead - Día de Los Muertos: A Bilingual Book for Kids in English and Spanish
Written by Marisa Boan
Illustrated by Marisa Boan
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My Family Celebrates Day of the Dead
Written by Lisa Bullard
Illustrated by Holli Conger
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Día de los Muertos: The Día de los Muertos Story: Celebrating the Never-Ending Bonds of Family
Written by Andrea Jáuregui de la Torre
Illustrated by Laura González
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Day of the Dead: The 3D Interactive Pop-Up Book
Written by Dominique Ehrhard; Anne-Flore Lemasson
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Día de Muertos
Written by Jaque Jours
Illustrated by Alejandra Ruiz
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Just in Case: A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book
Written by Yuyi Morales
Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
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Day of the Dead: A First Look
Written by Katie Peters
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Day of the Dead: Old Ways, New Ways
Written by Melissa Seron Richardson
Illustrated by Geraldine Rodriguez
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Why We Celebrate Día de los Muertos
Written by Melanie Stuart-Campbell
Illustrated by Javiera Mac-lean Alvarez
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Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras
Written by Duncan Tonatiuh
Illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh
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Day of the Dead
Written by Shalini Vallepur
Illustrated by Drue Rintoul
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Where the Dead Live
Written by Sam Fern
Illustrated by Rômolo D’Hipólito
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Day of the Dead
Written by Linda Lowery
Illustrated by Barbara Knutson
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The Day of the Dead Mystery
Written by Gertrude Chandler Warner
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The Dia de Los Muertos Cookbook: Recipes and Activities for Kids and Families to Celebrate
Written by Andrea Jáuregui De La Torre
Illustrated by Alejandra Barajas
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Days of the Dead
Written by Kersten Hamilton
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Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble
Written by Anna Meriano
Illustrated by Mirelle Ortega
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Ghosts
Written by Raina Telgemeier
Illustrated by Raina Telgemeier
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Cemetery Boys
Written by Aiden Thomas
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