Felipa and the Day of the Dead

Felipa and the Day of the Dead by Birte Muller. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780735818941.

Felipas beloved grandmother, Abuelita, has died. Felipa misses her terribly and is very sad. Her parents try to comfort Felipa. They tell her that the souls of the dead live on forever. So Felipa decides to find Abuelitas soul. But where is it? She asks her grandmothers donkey, her pig, and her llamas for help. She treks many miles to the highest mountain, but grandmothers soul is nowhere to be found. Then, months later, the entire village is bustling with preparations for the Day of the Dead. Felipa joins in the celebrations honoring loved ones who have died, and in the process finally finds Abuelitas soul. Birte Mullers sweet story captures the essence of this special holiday, which is celebrated throughout Latin America and in parts of the United States. She celebrates the universal spirit of remembrance, where sorrow and loss are coupled with joy as people commemorate and commune with loved ones who have died.