This Moment is Special: A Día de Muertos Story (Day of the Dead)

This Moment is Special: A Día de Muertos Story (Day of the Dead) (2025)
Author and Illustrator: John Parra
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Age: 4 to 8

Through all moments of the day, both large and small, a boy prepares for a Day of the Dead celebration, in this picture book from Pura Belpré Honor–winning author-illustrator John Parra.

A single day in a boy’s life is filled with family, love, and inspiration as he prepares for the Día de Muertos celebration and remembers that all moments are special. Each moment reminds us of our family and those who have gone before us. Today holds a special promise, una promesa especial.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS:

"...in this tender tale that embraces life’s small and monumental moments alike—a sweet reinforcement of the holiday’s emphasis on family, memories, and love. With a steady tone and pace, Parra measures the boy’s day from heartbeat to heartbeat, word to word...each moment builds to the next."..."Strikingly affectionate. (author’s note)" —Kirkus Reviews

PRE-ORDER: (July 15, 2025) Amazon, Bookshop, BAM, B&N
Additional Languages: Amazon (Spanish Text) Este Momento es Especial

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