Disney Baby: Día de los Muertos

Illustrated by Jerrod Maruyama
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Mickey and Minnie explore the traditions of Día de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—in this adorable introduction to the Mexican cultural holiday.

Babies and toddlers will love this sturdy board book with colorful illustrations and Spanish vocabulary callouts!


The sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of the holiday come to life in this adorable 12-page board book for 0–3-year-olds, as Mickey introduces Minnie to Día de los Muertos. Through Mickey's and Minnie's exploration of the vibrant fiestas (parties), delicate papel picado (cut-paper banners), delicious pan de muerto (bread), and more, little ones will experience the festive fall holiday honoring loved ones who have passed away.

Spanish vocabulary callouts with pronunciation guides, prompts on the page, and colorful illustrations encourage little ones to engage with story time. Ending with space for parents and caregivers to dedicate the book to loved ones, Disney Baby: Día de los Muertos is a special introduction to this meaningful holiday.

Little ones will love turning the pages to discover new words and Day of the Dead traditions with Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto!
Nancy Parent is a publishing professional with more than 20 years of experience. She has developed, written, and edited hundreds of books for children.

Jerrod Maruyama is a freelance artist specializing in character designs and all things cute. He has worked for some of the biggest names in entertainment, merchandise, and social media—including Disney, Sesame Workshop, Netflix, Target, and Dreamworks.
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Mickey and Minnie explore the traditions of Día de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—in this adorable introduction to the Mexican cultural holiday.

Babies and toddlers will love this sturdy board book with colorful illustrations and Spanish vocabulary callouts!


The sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of the holiday come to life in this adorable 12-page board book for 0–3-year-olds, as Mickey introduces Minnie to Día de los Muertos. Through Mickey's and Minnie's exploration of the vibrant fiestas (parties), delicate papel picado (cut-paper banners), delicious pan de muerto (bread), and more, little ones will experience the festive fall holiday honoring loved ones who have passed away.

Spanish vocabulary callouts with pronunciation guides, prompts on the page, and colorful illustrations encourage little ones to engage with story time. Ending with space for parents and caregivers to dedicate the book to loved ones, Disney Baby: Día de los Muertos is a special introduction to this meaningful holiday.

Little ones will love turning the pages to discover new words and Day of the Dead traditions with Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto!

Author

Nancy Parent is a publishing professional with more than 20 years of experience. She has developed, written, and edited hundreds of books for children.

Jerrod Maruyama is a freelance artist specializing in character designs and all things cute. He has worked for some of the biggest names in entertainment, merchandise, and social media—including Disney, Sesame Workshop, Netflix, Target, and Dreamworks.

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