On Día de los Muerto s, we dance, decorate, and celebrate the reunion of the living and the dead! We line the street with glowing candles, display pictures to honor the loved ones no longer with us, play fun music, and more. Learn about more The Day of the Dead traditions while also practicing counting numbers 1-10. Wiggle and waggle the plush finger puppet as the characters in the story dance around. Children will love the adorable and interactive hand puppet toy, making for an engaging story or bedtime experience. Check out more finger puppet books for babies and older from Cottage Door Press ! The adorable built-in finger-puppet encourages interactive finger play, which helps develop little muscles and build finger strength, improving coordi n ation and fine motor skills.  - Soft plush and a rhyming story combine to provide both tactile and ver b a l learning opportunities to babies and toddlers. - Thick board pages perfect for little hands to actively participate in storytime. - Lively illustrations and a plush finger puppet help keep little girls and boys engaged throughout. - Babies and toddlers learn best when they are playing, especially when their grown-ups are in on the fun. ¡Colecciona toda la serie en la Colección de marionetas de dedo! La adorable marioneta integrada fomenta el juego interactivo con los dedos, lo que ayuda a desarrollar los pequeños músculos y a fortalecer los dedos, mejorando la coordinación y las habilidades motrices afinadas. - Un suave peluche y un cuento en rima se combinan para ofrecer oportunidades de aprendizaje táctil y verbal a bebés y niños pequeños. - Las páginas de cartón gruesas son perfectas para que las manitas participen activamente en la hora del cuento. - Las ilustraciones alegres y una marioneta del dedo de felpa ayudan a mantener a los niños y niñas pequeños entretenidos durante todo el libro. - Los bebés y los niños pequeños aprenden mejor cuando juegan, ¡especialmente cuando los mayores participan en la diversión! Spanish Language Edition Baby-Toddler-Día de los Muertos is here in this colorful counting board book for the youngest readers. Each spread includes a special scene depicting the festivities: an ofrenda with special photographs, a market selling marigolds and sugar skulls, and characters enjoying music and dancing. Starting with 10, readers count down each of the items identified on the different spreads. Vibrant colors illuminate each scene, drawing attention to the characters and unique items included throughout. A special finger puppet can be used in each scene to provide a face to the main character, who can be spotted participating in every spread. Finally, as readers reach the final spread, they see the main protagonist at their ofrenda, waiting for their loved one. VERDICT This fun and interactive counting board book introduces Día de los Muertos to the youngest readers and is sure to become a favorite during the special holiday.-Selenia Pazα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Cottage Door Press is an independent publisher of high-quality children's books. Our books are designed to spark curiosity in the littlest readers and fan the flames of lifelong learning. We understand children deserve our respect. That's why we always select artwork and stories that encourage caregivers to read up to their little ones--exploring interests together, learning together, and giving their young minds room to grow. We also believe in creating stories that reflect the boundless possibilities of all children. We hope to create books that inspire little ones to connect, encourage them to dream, give them cause to celebrate, and allow them to see themselves beautifully reflected in the stories they read. To bring these beautiful stories to life, our diverse and talented staff collaborates with authors and illustrators from all backgrounds and nationalities. We have also partnered with multicultural brands and literacy organizations to make sure our books reflect and reach as many little ones as possible.