Catalog Search Results
Author
Publisher
Little Bee Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Benito loves Perro. But when Perro passes away, Benito is heartbroken. During the Day of the Dead celebration, he tries to understand the meaning of the flores de cempasuchil, candles, pan de muertos, photographs, and sharing memories of departed loved ones. By creating his own special altar for Perro, he realizes that his love for his beloved companion, and the happiness Perro gave him, will always remain. Told with honesty and hope, this heartfelt...
2) Cape
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"When a child loses the person in his life that he loves more than anything, he uses his cape as protection from his grief. On the day of the funeral, he uses it to block out the pictures and stories people share, refusing to acknowledge the memories that keep bubbling up. He won't think about them. He doesn't want to. He avoids the memories, until he no longer can. He remembers then. Their laugh, their smile, the moment they gave him the cape....
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Shay and their dog Fluffy are best friends. Through the years they are each other's source of comfort and companionship in times of both sadness and joy. When Shay learns that Fluffy is sick and they must say goodbye, they feel angry and scared. But Fluffy offers a gentle reassurance—as she always has—and Shay reflects on the meaningful bond they have shared with their friend and the love for her that they will hold in their heart forever." --publisher's...
4) Huesos
Author
Publisher
Lil' Libros
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Presente a sus pequeños, tanto en inglés como en español, el fuerte vínculo entre un ser humano y su mascota, ¡y cómo una muerte nunca los separará! Huesos es el travieso de cuatro patas de Abuelo, un alborotador revoltoso con una constante bola de energía y un gran mordisco. Nada ni nadie está a salvo de las travesuras y mordiscos de los Huesos, desde las zapatillas del abuelo hasta el cartero del barrio. Hasta que un día, Calaca Pascuala...
In Interlibrary Loan
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Santa Barbara Public Library can be requested from other Interlibrary Loan libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try suggesting a title. Submit Request