{"product_id":"flowers-for","title":"Flowers for Tía Luz María - Cynthia De La Torre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers for Tía Luz María\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Author \u0026amp; Illustrator: Cynthia De La Torre)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA breathtaking cut-art picture book that uses the rich imagery of Día de los Muertos to gently guide children through grief, offering the comforting reminder that love and memories are never lost.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalina has never experienced the loss of someone close to her—until her beloved Tía Luz María passes away and joins \u003ci\u003elos muertos\u003c\/i\u003e in the local cemetery. Overwhelmed by grief and frightened by the thought of her warm, loving aunt transformed into a skeletal \u003ci\u003ecalavera\u003c\/i\u003e, Galina decides it is better to hide her sadness away and try to forget Tía Luz María altogether.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut small, magical moments keep occurring around her, stirring up sweet memories of their time together. Could a \u003ci\u003ecalavera\u003c\/i\u003e be playing gentle tricks on her? Or is it possible that death hasn't changed her aunt's loving spirit as much as Galina feared?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDebut author-illustrator Cynthia De La Torre crafts a deeply moving, visually stunning story featuring intricate cut-paper artwork. Perfect for families navigating loss, as well as young readers learning about Mexican cultural traditions surrounding memory and honoring ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStunning Cut-Paper Artwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Unique, visually captivating cut-art illustrations that bring Día de los Muertos traditions vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGentle Exploration of Grief:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers young children a comforting, non-frightening way to process the loss of a family member.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRich Cultural Themes:\u003c\/b\u003e Seamlessly incorporates traditional Mexican heritage, family bonds, and the meaning behind Day of the Dead traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal for Classrooms \u0026amp; Families:\u003c\/b\u003e A compassionate resource for parents, educators, and counselors discussing memory, love, and bereavement with kids aged 4 to 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53905171808539,"sku":null,"price":1359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/91931WL1uCL._SY385.jpg?v=1788855428","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/kn\/products\/flowers-for","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}