El Dia de los Muertos: Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Paper Dolls (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) Paperback

by All-About-Guatemala.com
(Guatemala City, Guatemala)



The day of the dead in Mexico is celebrated once a year on November 1 and 2 for the celebration and preparation of the departed's visit. During this festivity, the altars are decorated to welcome the departed visitors. And the most common part of the decorations is skeletons and skulls. This book is about the paper doll versions of these skeletons and skulls. But the dolls are not horrible and gruesome they are actually colorful and exciting to play with. Children will definitely enjoy playing with the paper dolls especially that there is a number of customs with Mexican fashions both historical and contemporary.

Playing with the paper dolls adds fun and excitement for the children especially during the actual day of the dead although they will also enjoy it even if it isn’t during the festivity. The more interesting part is that the kids will not find the dolls horrible or horrifying because they are dressed with colorful designs.

This colorful book is a perfect present for children who enjoy dolls, outfits, and costumes. They will love the beautiful designs while they enjoy cutting the dolls and the dresses. It is also a fun way to celebrate and teach the kids to learn about the famous day of the dead.


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