Skeletitos : Make Every Hour Count - By Susie Jaramillo ( Hardcover )

About the Book

Place of publication taken from publisher's website.

Book Synopsis

Tomba-la-ca, tomba-la-ca, tomba-la! Come enter into the creepy-crawly, mischievous and mysterious world of Skeletitos, where being on the other side of life is never an excuse for not having a good time! Inspired by the beautiful Mexican calavera art by Jose Guadalupe Posada, Skeletitos is a celebration of the ordinary and the completely extraordinary. Tap your fingers or stomp your feet, no need to sit still. After all, before you know it, our time will be up! Our Day of the Dead themed tales carry a comedic twist for kids, encouraging them to be wary, conscious, funny and self-aware. The first book in the Skeletitos collection features a moveable clock. Little fingers will be tempted to change the hour along with the story, while learning to count and tell time!

Review Quotes

"17 Boo-Tastic Halloween Books for Toddlers to Enjoy. I am simply mesmerized by the illustrations of this book. This Day of the Dead-themed tale will help show awareness for the Mexican holiday while also presenting a comedic twist for kids to enjoy. Skeletitos is also a book that inspires movement for toddlers; encourage your little one to dance to the rhythm! " -- BookRiot

A totally gift-able book. It is a clackety fun way to learn time, the numbers, and about the Day of the Dead all the while enjoying the gorgeous, detailed illustrations." -- Lady In Read Writes

Absolutely adorable! I loved the illustrations in this book. What a fun choice for fans of Coco! - Brandee Crisp, Librarian at Park Ridge Public Library

As a bilingual educator, I am happy that such a book exists, since it affirms the identity of Latinx people and encourages non-native Spanish speakers to access the language. - Ivana Pérez-Redondo, Educator at Josiah Quincy Upper School

I absolutely loved this day of the dead counting book. The illustrations and interactions were fantastic and we couldn't put it down. We wanted to read it over and over again. - Amber Webb, Educator at The Roeper School

Kids will get a kick out of this and learn something new about a culture that differs from their own. We need more of this, specifically from Jaramillo! - Tiffini Terry, Librarian at Azalea Regional Library System- Monroe-Walton County Library

The 12 Best Halloween Books for Baby + Toddler." -- Babyfoode.com

This charming Day of the Dead themed book has illustrations inspired by the Mexican calavera art of Jose Guadalupe Posada. With counting rhymes and a clock with hands that are just the right size for little fingers to move, this is a fun way to teach children to count and tell time. -- Marilyn, RJ Julia Booksellers, Madison, CT

This is a very very beautifully illustrated book and has kind of catchy song to go along with the book. This is a great picture book to introduce young readers to Day of the Dead. - Missy Cahill, Librarian at Antwerp International School

"Because of the unusual but engaging presentation of this book and its fantastic educational component that I have added this to my list of favorite books for Day of the Dead." -- Mommy Meastra

"28 Must Read Kids Books for Dia de Los Muertos." -- Bloomingbrilliant.net