by Lilibeth M. Jimenez (Author), Lilibeth M. Jimenez (Illustrator)
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with this sweet board book that highlights the joys of remembering beloved family members who will always live on in your heart.
Get ready with Meli as she gathers family portraits, prepares her abuelito's favorite ponche, bakes her tía's favorite pan dulce, and prepares the ofrenda with her family. It's time for Día de los Muertos!
With bright and festive illustrations from author-illustrator Lilibeth M. Jimenez and engaging text that features some key Spanish words, this sweet story teaches little ones that by celebrating and honoring the lives and memories of your loved ones, your family will always live on in your heart.
Author Biography
Lilibeth Jimenez is a proud Mexican- American illustrator. Lilibeth graduated from Cogswell College with a B.A in Digital Art and Animation, with a focus on entertainment design. Outside of illustration she is experienced in background painting and color design for Animation. She was born and raised in Central California where her family worked in the agricultural fields. Growing up as the youngest of five, family has always been very important to her and has become a huge focus of her work. She loves to illustrate colorful stories, with whimsical and detailed settings. She is a huge fan of all holidays, but especially Halloween. Lilibeth is currently based in Burbank, California where she fosters cats with her partner and 13 year old dog.
Number of Pages: 18
Dimensions: 0.5 x 7.4 x 7.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 01, 2025
