¡Vamos! Let's Celebrate Halloween and Día de Los Muertos - (World of ¡vamos!) by Raúl the Third (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Little Lobo is celebrating two big holidays this fall. On Halloween, Little Lobo and his friends dress up in costumes, trick-or-treat for candy, and share spooky stories. Then everyone in the town prepares food, drinks, and other gifts and decorates the cemetery with ofrendas so they can enjoy Dâia de los Muertos with the spirits of the people they love. Join Little Lobo and his friends as they celebrate!"--

Book Synopsis

A Junior Library Guild Selection!

A Common Sense Selection!

A School Library Journal Best Book!

From New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third, ¡Vamos! Let's Celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos follows Little Lobo and friends on a Halloween and Día de los Muertos adventure in the first World of ¡Vamos! holiday book!

Little Lobo is celebrating two big holidays this fall!

On Halloween, Little Lobo and his friends dress up in costumes, trick-or-treat for candy, and share spooky stories. Then everyone in the town prepares food, drinks, and other gifts and decorates the cemetery with ofrendas so they can enjoy Día de los Muertos with the spirits of the people they love. Join Little Lobo and his friends as they celebrate!

Full of easy-to-remember Spanish vocabulary and packed with cultural details, this colorful story of two fall holidays brings the celebrations of this border town to readers everywhere!

Review Quotes

"Humorous details, bright hues, and English and Spanish conversations make for a lively dual celebration. A Spanish-English glossary concludes." - Publishers Weekly
"The Book of the Year is now out!" - Tom Angleberger, New York Times bestselling author of the Origami Yoda series
"Witty, stylish panel artwork crackles with funky comic energy.... Most pleasing is the market's atmosphere of warmth and affection." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"This picture book entertains and informs readers through fresh and engaging art, advancing Spanish vocabulary and cultural references. A winner."
- School Library Journal (starred review)
"The comics-style illustrations of anthropomorphic creatures, objects, and places are full of detail and very enjoyable to explore.... This simple morning walk turns into a scavenger hunt of Spanish words and Mexican cultural elements." - Horn Book (starred review)
"The busy pages filled with interesting characters and intriguing bilingual signage make readers wish they could jump into the pages and experience the bustling town.... After enjoying the story, readers will keep going back to savor all the minuscule details. A delectable bilingual experience." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"A colorful exploration of Halloween and Día de los Muertos. Raúl the Third masterfully incorporates Spanish phrases throughout the narrative, making it accessible for readers to pick up new words through context clues. The illustrations burst with energy and charm. Every page is a feast for the eyes. A must-read." - School Library Journal (starred review)
Praise for ¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market: "Hats off to Raúl the Third for this BRILLIANT and BEAUTIFUL new picture book. You can read it a hundred times and see something new and extraordinary every time." - Dav Pilkey, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dog Man series
"In this vibrant fictional world, there are near-infinite details, references, and jokes to notice on every bursting-with-life spread; every Halloween costume, every altar and ofrenda. Spanish is naturally incorporated. A glossary and a Día de los Muertos activity are appended." - Horn Book (starred review)
"This colorful, multicultural look at two fall holidays hits all the right notes. It's funny, a bit spooky, and touching with detailed, gorgeous illustrations, and Spanish vocab naturally integrated throughout. A delightful celebration for all ages." - Common Sense Media
"The grab bag of bilingual terms embedded in dialogue, signage, and stray scraps of text invite all readers to have a grand time latching onto what they know and figuring out what they don't." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
"The vital images, the dazzling colors and light (shout-out to colorist Elaine Bay), and the devotion to Mexican food and eating make this story utterly distinctive--and delicious." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"The characters in this diverting adventure are cartoony animals or imaginary creatures, and a straightforward narration is complemented by plenty of comic vignettes.... The busy illustrations are full of context clues and detailed elements.... Vibrant with activity and movement--from a very stretchy cheese to a stack of flying tortillas." - Horn Book (starred review)
"Vibrant spreads allow the party to spill out of the pages.... A perfect addition to the World of "¡Vamos!" and to picture book collections for children." - School Library Journal (starred review)
"Like the other books in the series, this outing excels in its inclusion of cultural references in its illustrations.... Totally fun and dynamic." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Be prepared to be lost in this book para siempre. Combining two iconic elements of Mexican culture, food trucks and lucha libre, this tale will make readers of all ages hungry for tacos, burritos, and elote (Mexican street corn)--and for more stories set in the inviting, busy town." - School Library Journal (starred review)