El Reloj de la Calavera (The Skeleton Clock)
Item #: G-11410 Status: In-preparation
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Series: World Music Initiative
Description:
In this colorful adaptation of El Reloj de la Calavera (The Skeleton Clock), all the adventure takes place on Domingo Grande, the Sunday before Día 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!
Gabriela Montoya-Stier is an elementary music specialist based in San Antonio, Texas. Adrienne Gaylord is an illustrator and graphic designer studying architecture at the Pratt Institute. Karen Howard is Professor of Music at the University of St. Thomas and editor of the World Music Initiative series.
Categories: Children/Youth, Picture Books
Number of Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Discipline: General Music