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The ofrenda that we built

"The candles are lit, the food is prepared, and the sweet smell of copal floats in the air on Día de Muertos. Built with love and dedication, the family ofrenda stands with pride. As everyone gathers to share in this ritual, each element added to the ofrenda is infused with significance-from the su...

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Main Authors: Gutiérrez, Jolene (Author), Gutiérrez, Shaian (Author)
Other Authors: Zapata, Gabby (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Spanish
Published: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2024]
Subjects:
Día de los Muertos > Juvenile nonfiction.
Holidays > Juvenile nonfiction.
Mexico > Social life and customs > Juvenile nonfiction.
Stories in rhyme.
Picture books.
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Summary:"The candles are lit, the food is prepared, and the sweet smell of copal floats in the air on Día de Muertos. Built with love and dedication, the family ofrenda stands with pride. As everyone gathers to share in this ritual, each element added to the ofrenda is infused with significance-from the sugar skulls placed with care on top of the embroidered cloth to the golden petals that guide the way. Told after the style of the English nursery rhyme "The House Jack Built," The Ofrenda That We Built invites readers to learn about and celebrate the Day of the Dead by joining in the building of a family ofrenda. With warmth and brightness, this gorgeously illustrated book is a joyful ode to family traditions, bonds that transcend time, and the memory of loved ones who have passed but who we continue to remember"--
Physical Description:1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 20 cm
Audience:Ages 3 to 5.
Grades K-1.
ISBN:9781797215624
1797215620
Author Notes:Jolene Gutiérrez grew up on a farm surrounded by animals, plants, and history. She is an award-winning teacher-librarian and has been working with neurodivergent learners at Denver Academy since 1995. She lives with her family in Denver, Colorado, and is the author of several books for children. This is Jolene's first co-written book, and she's overjoyed that she was able to create it with her daughter, Shaian. You can find her at jolenegutierrez.com.



Shaian Gutiérrez's family is from Jalostotitlán, Jalisco, in Mexico, and she loves to show her appreciation for her Mexican roots through her work, whether it's writing, creating art, or cooking. In 2022, she graduated from Colorado College with a double major in art and Hispanic studies, earning a distinction in Spanish after presenting two theses and winning a grant to create art abroad about Mexican collective identity. You can find her on Instagram at @ _art_by_shai_ .



Gabby Zapata is an artist from Los Angeles, California, of Mexican and Colombian descent. She is a character designer and visual development artist for both feature animation and television. She has worked for various studios, including Disney, Paramount, Nickelodeon, Pixar, and DreamWorks. You can find her at gabbyzapata.com.

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