Customer Reviews

Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos Paper Dolls (Dover Paper Dolls)

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El dia del los muertos was just about skulls and skeletons for me before seeing this book. Not only is it a visual hoot (the skeletal characters have names that, believe it or not, are authentic to the holiday), but there are the coolest add-ons: a large sticker sheet with a host of skeletons in different situations and plying a host of trades. The bi-lingual captions added a smattering of Spanish to my vocabulary, and I was somewhat astounded to learn that the artist is actually a Chinese-American. But then, I noted that she had done a book of voodoo paper dolls (supply your own pins) that are equally authentic to bayou culture. Here's a practicing ethnologist working in the medium of paper dolls! Who could have imagined. Highly recommended. Buy one to cut and another for your collection. Sure to start a conversation over margaritas!

I love these dolls! The vivid and colorful outfits cover a wide range of Mexican fashions, both historical and more contemporary. Since I am fond of both Día de los Muertos and paper dolls, this was a very exciting find! The beautiful designs went beyond my expectations and I have actually enjoyed sitting and cutting them out.

I celebrate the Day of the Dead in a big way and this book added to the fun for the children!