Skully's Best Día Ever! - by Rhode Montijo (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Come on a rambunctious adventure and explore a vibrant Dí​a de los Muertos-inspired town alongside Skully the skeleton, who sets out on a hilarious quest to have the perfect day!

It's a beautiful day in Skeletown, and Skully has a mission: He is going to have the best. Day. EVER! Inhaling the sweet scents of fresh-baked goodies at the panaderia...rescuing a gatito from a tree...and getting the best seat to watch lucha libre. But wherever Skully goes, trouble always follows close behind. Will Skully still find the fun in Skeletown, or will he lose his head?

Rhode Montijo's newest story set in Skeletown offers a fun read-aloud narrative packed with laughs and bold, vibrant colors popping on every page.

Review Quotes

Praise for Skeletown: Sí. ¡No!:
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2023

* "The sublime, repeated juxtaposition of Sí and No offers wacky, surprising moments of levity, and it all comes together for a charming ending. A spectacular day in Skeletown." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Good-natured, bustling cartooning reveals lots to laugh about in a friendly concept book that's overwhelmingly a 'Sí.'" --Publishers Weekly, starred review

Praise for Skeletown: Más. ¡Menos!:

"A picture book about opposites that will charm young children. Read this one in a Halloween story time at the public library or in a preschool classroom." --School Library Journal

Praise for Skeletown: Hola. ¡Adiós!:

"With its detailed illustrations and childlike humor, the latest in Montijo's "Skeletown" series will engage readers and have them coming back for more. This book can be enjoyed with a range of readers, from early childhood to older elementary, and used in classrooms and story times. A fun Spanish-language romp that has a place in any picture book collection." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Rhode Montijo is the creator of Sí. ¡No!, Más. ¡Menos!, and Hola. ¡Adiós!, the first three books set in Skeletown, a fun, imaginative world inspired by Día de los Muertos. He is also the author and illustrator of the Gumazing Gum Girl! chapter book series, as well as the picture books Cloud Boy and The Halloween Kid. Rhode received a BFA in illustration from California College of Arts and Crafts (now California College of the Arts) and lives near Los Angeles.