{"product_id":"the-ofrenda-that-we-built-hardcover","title":"The Ofrenda That We Built - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJolene Guti?rrez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShaian Guti?rrez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGabby Zapata\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A rich, rhythmic ode celebrating D?a de Muertos.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eStarred Review \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn about and celebrate the Day of the Dead! With warmth and energy, this spirited picture book is a joyful ode to family traditions and the memory of loved ones who have passed but whom we continue to remember.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt is D?a de Muertos--the Day of the Dead--and the family ofrenda is at the center of the celebration! Inspired by the popular nursery rhyme \"The House That Jack Built,\" \u003ci\u003eThe Ofrenda That We Built\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers to join in the building of a colorful ofrenda, a home altar full of symbols and meaning, one special element at a time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is truly an intergenerational holiday with deep familial love at its heart. Readers will recognize these moving and universal themes in the hands-on activity of building an ofrenda together, an accessible way of learning more about other cultures and celebrations. Told in warm and welcoming rhyme, with beautiful, immersive illustrations, this is a delight for readers of all backgrounds to enjoy when the holiday arrives each autumn or any time of year that calls for remembrance and connection with loved ones. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLA FAMILIA IS LOVE: Every element of the ofrenda speaks to a tradition of togetherness and the enduring importance of community. Combining the poignancy of the past with love in the present, those celebrating D?a de Muertos also make a promise to be a part of one another's futures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e CELEBRATES THE CIRCLE OF LIFE: Like\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ePixar's \u003ci\u003eCoco\u003c\/i\u003e, this is a joyful celebration of D?a de Muertos, which encourages us to see death as a natural and necessary part of the circle of life to embrace rather than to fear. With an emphasis on remembering the lives of our loved ones with joy, this holiday makes room for both collective grief and collective celebration--a powerful (and always timely) perspective on the nature of being alive that will resonate with children and adults alike. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e SPIRITED READ ALOUD: Pairing poetic text full of repetition, rhyme, and evocative description with bright, engaging illustrations, this story is just right for group and lap-reads, sure to appeal to booksellers, teachers, and librarians as well as parents and caregivers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone who celebrates or wants to know more about D?a de Muertos \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for unique fall books for kids \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of multicultural picture books \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gift-givers seeking heartfelt picture books about family and celebration \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJolene Gutiérrez grew up on a farm surrounded by animals, plants, and history. She is an award-winning teacher-librarian and has been working with neurodivergent learners at Denver Academy since 1995. She lives with her family in Denver, Colorado, and is the author of several books for children. This is Jolene's first co-written book, and she's overjoyed that she was able to create it with her daughter, Shaian. You can find her at jolenegutierrez.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Shaian Gutiérrez's family is from Jalostotitlán, Jalisco, in Mexico, and she loves to show her appreciation for her Mexican roots through her work, whether it's writing, creating art, or cooking. In 2022, she graduated from Colorado College with a double major in art and Hispanic studies, earning a distinction in Spanish after presenting two theses and winning a grant to create art abroad about Mexican collective identity. You can find her on Instagram at @_art_by_shai_. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Gabby Zapata is an artist from Los Angeles, California, of Mexican and Colombian descent. She is a character designer and visual development artist for both feature animation and television. She has worked for various studios, including Disney, Paramount, Nickelodeon, Pixar, and DreamWorks. You can find her at gabbyzapata.com.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.42 x 11.33 x 9.29 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 06, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45588746076204,"sku":"9781797215624","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/lF-i-G2Nb49781797215624.webp?v=1780362021","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/the-ofrenda-that-we-built-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}