In this colorful adaptation of El Reloj de la Calavera (The Skeleton Clock), all the adventure takes place on Domingo Grande, the Sunday before Dí a de los Muertos. Abuelito (grandpa) is taking care of his twin granddaughters, while abuelita (grandma) buys supplies for the ofrenda (offering). Along the way, they run into a playful troupe of marionette skeletons, las calaveras, who have emerged from the graveyard to celebrate the holiday!Music educator Gabriela Montoya-Stier shares inspiration from her own heritage and childhood memories of the holiday, and artist Adrienne Gaylord captures the humor, love, and magic of this timeless chant in her vibrant and charming illustrations.El Reloj de la Calavera will quickly become a favorite you’ ll return to una y otra vez, again and again! As part of GIA Publication's World Music Initiative series, this Spanish-language picture book comes with a free audio recording, English translations, a brief history of the holiday, and free online resources. Learn more at www.giamusic.com/worldmusic.
In this colorful adaptation of El Reloj de la Calavera (The Skeleton Clock), all the adventure takes place on Domingo Grande, the Sunday before Dí a de los Muertos. Abuelito (grandpa) is taking care of his twin granddaughters, while abuelita (grandma) buys supplies for the ofrenda (offering). Along the way, they run into a playful troupe of marionette skeletons, las calaveras, who have emerged from the graveyard to celebrate the holiday!Music educator Gabriela Montoya-Stier shares inspiration from her own heritage and childhood memories of the holiday, and artist Adrienne Gaylord captures the humor, love, and magic of this timeless chant in her vibrant and charming illustrations.El Reloj de la Calavera will quickly become a favorite you’ ll return to una y otra vez, again and again! As part of GIA Publication's World Music Initiative series, this Spanish-language picture book comes with a free audio recording, English translations, a brief history of the holiday, and free online resources. Learn more at www.giamusic.com/worldmusic.
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