Flowers for Tía Luz María - Cynthia De La Torre

Flowers for Tía Luz María

(Author & Illustrator: Cynthia De La Torre)

A 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.

Galina has never experienced the loss of someone close to her—until her beloved Tía Luz María passes away and joins los muertos in the local cemetery. Overwhelmed by grief and frightened by the thought of her warm, loving aunt transformed into a skeletal calavera, Galina decides it is better to hide her sadness away and try to forget Tía Luz María altogether.

But small, magical moments keep occurring around her, stirring up sweet memories of their time together. Could a calavera 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?

Debut 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.

Key Features:

• Stunning Cut-Paper Artwork: Unique, visually captivating cut-art illustrations that bring Día de los Muertos traditions vividly to life.

• Gentle Exploration of Grief: Offers young children a comforting, non-frightening way to process the loss of a family member.

• Rich Cultural Themes: Seamlessly incorporates traditional Mexican heritage, family bonds, and the meaning behind Day of the Dead traditions.

• Ideal for Classrooms & Families: A compassionate resource for parents, educators, and counselors discussing memory, love, and bereavement with kids aged 4 to 8.