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Description
It is Undas, the Filipino Day of the Dead—a day when families visit the cemetery and gather around their dead loved ones' tombs. It is a day not of mourning but of celebration—a day in which stories are shared and lives remembered.
Today, Pedrito and Pipay will encounter families of all shapes and sizes, all united in their desire to honor their loved ones. Whether through quiet prayer and contemplation or joyful song and laughter, whether through the sharing of great feasts or the lighting of a single candle, each family will find a way to pay tribute.
As the siblings trace their route through the cemetery, they will learn that families aren't defined by their size, wealth, gender, or distance from one another but by the love they share—a love that echoes like prayers, burns like candles, and blooms like flowers in life and beyond. In this exquisitely illustrated story of family love within a diverse and inclusive community, life and hope continue despite the sadness of loss.
It is Undas, the Filipino Day of the Dead—a day when families visit the cemetery and gather around their dead loved ones' tombs. It is a day not of mourning but of celebration—a day in which stories...
It is Undas, the Filipino Day of the Dead—a day when families visit the cemetery and gather around their dead loved ones' tombs. It is a day not of mourning but of celebration—a day in which stories are shared and lives remembered.
Today, Pedrito and Pipay will encounter families of all shapes and sizes, all united in their desire to honor their loved ones. Whether through quiet prayer and contemplation or joyful song and laughter, whether through the sharing of great feasts or the lighting of a single candle, each family will find a way to pay tribute.
As the siblings trace their route through the cemetery, they will learn that families aren't defined by their size, wealth, gender, or distance from one another but by the love they share—a love that echoes like prayers, burns like candles, and blooms like flowers in life and beyond. In this exquisitely illustrated story of family love within a diverse and inclusive community, life and hope continue despite the sadness of loss.
Advance Praise
"Desaturated watercolors offer an ethereal feel that pairs ideally with the reflective tone of this elegant, subdued meditation on enduring love and memory."--Publishers Weekly
"Dreamy, impressionistic scenes enhance Pedrito's gentle observations of families. . . . A lovely glimpse into a lesser-known Filipino holiday."--Kirkus Reviews
"Desaturated watercolors offer an ethereal feel that pairs ideally with the reflective tone of this elegant, subdued meditation on enduring love and memory."--Publishers Weekly
"Desaturated watercolors offer an ethereal feel that pairs ideally with the reflective tone of this elegant, subdued meditation on enduring love and memory."--Publishers Weekly
"Dreamy, impressionistic scenes enhance Pedrito's gentle observations of families. . . . A lovely glimpse into a lesser-known Filipino holiday."--Kirkus Reviews
*This page contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you.
*This page contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you.
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Oh no, I didn't realize how sad this one is. This is a picture book about a Filipino family celebrating Undas, the Day of the Dead. The story uses Filipino terms (and does have a glossary at the end) but is overall simple and easy for early readers. The illustrations are colorful.Pipay asks her brother a question. He takes her around to show how other families can be different before bringing her to the gravestone.
I really didn't like the font, but overall this is a great story for showing different types of families, and the multicultural representation of Filipino in particular. It also briefly touches on grief.
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This book is sad but it's also really beautiful. The pictures are very well done!
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Yvonne W, Reviewer
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A wonderful story about Undas, the Filipino Day of the Dead. Different cultures have their own ways of celebrating loved ones that have passed. It was nice to learn and read bout Undas, This book does a wonderful job of highlighting every family may have different ways of celebrating, but they're not really that different because they are all remembering and paying respects to the lives lost. Another very important message in this story is that, ultimately, as long as our love for each other remains, although they may be gone, the love will always remain. What a powerful message! The end of the book also includes a glossary of Filipino terms mentioned throughout the book. An enjoyable read! Thank you Publisher Spotlight, Lantana Publishing, and NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for my honest opinions!
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This was a really sweet read. I thought it did a very good job of highlighting the differences between families, but how they're also all the same.
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Victoria H, Reviewer
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I received this book as an advanced reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The illustrations in this book are beautiful water color.
This book is good both for teaching children about other cultures (or their own culture, if they are Filipino) and for helping children deal with grief. I think this is a book which addresses that important point quite well. It's short and sweet and easy to read to your child or to read in class to students.
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N L, Reviewer
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Oh no, I didn't realize how sad this one is. This is a picture book about a Filipino family celebrating Undas, the Day of the Dead. The story uses Filipino terms (and does have a glossary at the end) but is overall simple and easy for early readers. The illustrations are colorful.Pipay asks her brother a question. He takes her around to show how other families can be different before bringing her to the gravestone.
I really didn't like the font, but overall this is a great story for showing different types of families, and the multicultural representation of Filipino in particular. It also briefly touches on grief.
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Angela W, Reviewer
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I received an ARC of this children's book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book is sad but it's also really beautiful. The pictures are very well done!
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Yvonne W, Reviewer
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A wonderful story about Undas, the Filipino Day of the Dead. Different cultures have their own ways of celebrating loved ones that have passed. It was nice to learn and read bout Undas, This book does a wonderful job of highlighting every family may have different ways of celebrating, but they're not really that different because they are all remembering and paying respects to the lives lost. Another very important message in this story is that, ultimately, as long as our love for each other remains, although they may be gone, the love will always remain. What a powerful message! The end of the book also includes a glossary of Filipino terms mentioned throughout the book. An enjoyable read! Thank you Publisher Spotlight, Lantana Publishing, and NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for my honest opinions!
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Reviewer 1147034
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This was a really sweet read. I thought it did a very good job of highlighting the differences between families, but how they're also all the same.
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Victoria H, Reviewer
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I received this book as an advanced reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The illustrations in this book are beautiful water color.
This book is good both for teaching children about other cultures (or their own culture, if they are Filipino) and for helping children deal with grief. I think this is a book which addresses that important point quite well. It's short and sweet and easy to read to your child or to read in class to students.
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