Where Is? / ¿Dónde Está? Mi Ofrenda Bilingual Día de Muertos Book by Mariana Galvez

Celebrate remembrance, family, and the meaningful traditions of Día de Muertos with Where Is? / ¿Dónde Está? Mi Ofrenda by Mariana Galvez. This interactive bilingual English-Spanish search-and-find book introduces young readers to the special objects traditionally placed on a Day of the Dead ofrenda and the meaning each one carries.

To remember is to never forget.

The time has arrived to prepare the family ofrenda, and Amelia needs a little help! Children can follow along as she searches for the meaningful items needed to complete her family’s altar. Using colors and engaging search-and-find activities, little readers learn how familiar objects become important parts of Día de Muertos traditions.

Along the way, children discover why a glass of water may be placed on an ofrenda to refresh returning spirits, how mirrors can be incorporated into the altar, and how thoughtfully chosen offerings help families welcome and remember loved ones who have passed.

Written in both English and Spanish, Mi Ofrenda makes cultural learning approachable and engaging while encouraging observation, vocabulary development, and conversations between children and their families about remembrance and tradition.

Why Families Will Love It

• Bilingual text in English and Spanish
• Interactive search-and-find format
• Introduces children to Día de Muertos and ofrenda traditions
• Explores the significance of objects placed on an altar
• Encourages observation, color recognition, and early vocabulary
• Creates opportunities for conversations about family, ancestors, and remembrance
• A meaningful addition to a child’s Día de Muertos book collection

Perfect for family reading, bilingual households, classroom libraries, Día de Muertos learning, and introducing little ones to the beauty and significance of creating an ofrenda.

Author: Mariana Galvez

Bring culture, curiosity, and remembrance to storytime with Where Is? / ¿Dónde Está? Mi Ofrenda.