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This Moment Is Special: A Día de Muertos Story (Day of the Dead)

by John Parra (Author, Illustrator) Format: Hardcover
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Through all moments of the day, both large and small, a boy prepares for a Day of the Dead celebration, in this “comforting” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and “heartfelt…both gentle and profound” (School Library Journal) picture book from Pura Belpré Honor–winning author-illustrator John Parra.

A single day in a boy’s life is filled with family, love, and inspiration as he prepares for the Día de Muertos celebration and remembers that all moments are special. Each moment reminds us of our family and those who have gone before us. Today holds a special promise, una promesa especial.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    9 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  6. Publisher
    A Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books
  7. Publication date
    July 15, 2025
  8. ISBN-10
    1665948248
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1665948241
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* Parra celebrates the ephemeral in this comforting observance of Día de los Muertos.... Each spread makes the most of the moment, reflecting in English and italicized Spanish on every occurrence and the child’s perception of it, and aptly underlining themes of intergenerational connection, mindfulness, and remembrance. -- Publishers Weekly, (starred review) ― 6/9/25

A beautiful and reflective read, perfect for celebrating Día de Muertos or simply savoring life’s precious moments. Purchase to enrich holiday collections. -- School Library Journal ― 6/1/25

Parra’s book veers away from a basic lesson on Dia de los Muertos, and instead offers a story featuring the tiny, seemingly insignificant moments that acts more as reflection on how small tasks and minute joys make up a day, and collectively, a life. -- BCCB ― July 2025

A heartfelt journey through the eyes of a young child preparing for a Day of the Dead celebration who finds beauty and meaning in everyday moments. Whether tending a garden, studying, reading, or ­playing, each ­activity becomes a quiet tribute to cherished loved ones. Parra’s storytelling is both gentle and profound, with each spread offering a few sentences in English, culminating in a poignant phrase repeated in Spanish. This thoughtful repetition reinforces the book’s central theme: the importance of slowing down, appreciating the present, and holding close the people we love. The illustrations, rendered in Parra’s signature worn-texture technique and a soothing palette of cool tones, radiate warmth and nostalgia. There’s a quiet joy woven into the pages, mirroring the deep familial bonds at the heart of this book. VERDICT A beautiful and reflective read, perfect for celebrating Día de Muertos or simply savoring life’s precious moments. Purchase to enrich holiday collections. -- School Library Journal ― 6/1/25

[A] tender tale that embraces life’s small and monumental moments alike.... Strikingly affectionate. -- Kirkus ― 5/1/25

About the Author

John Parra is an award-winning illustrator, designer, author, and educator. For his children’s illustration work he has received three American Library Association Pura Belpré Honors. His books include Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown, which earned a New York Times Best Illustrated Book designation; Green Is a Chile Pepper, written by Roseanne Thong, which received the Américas Book Award; Spanish Is the Language of My Family, written by Michael Genhart, which received seven starred reviews and the Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award; Hey, Wall, written by Susan Verde; The Power of Her Pen, written by Lesa Cline-Ransome; and his authorial debut Growing an Artist, which was the recipient of the Christopher Award and the Américas Award. Learn more at JohnParraArt.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ A Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 15, 2025
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Bilingual
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1665948248
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1665948241
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,229,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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John Parra is a best-selling, award-winning artist, illustrator, author, and educator, widely recognized for his award-winning, Latino themed children’s picture books and commercial artwork. Passionate about art and literacy, he frequently speaks as a visiting artist at schools and literary conferences across the country. John currently resides in Queens, New York.

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A Brilliant Collection Of Special Moments
A day full of memories, a lifetime of special moments, this enchanting, poetic, bilingual story will have your little ones asking to re-read it in English, then Spanish, then both together over and over. Ilustrations simply burst with character, texture, atmosphere, and a pleasing palette fit for Día de Muertos.
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  • Andrea W
    5 out of 5 stars
    A Brilliant Collection Of Special Moments
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2025
    Format: Hardcover
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    A day full of memories, a lifetime of special moments, this enchanting, poetic, bilingual story will have your little ones asking to re-read it in English, then Spanish, then both together over and over. Ilustrations simply burst with character, texture, atmosphere, and a pleasing palette fit for Día de Muertos.

    Andrea W
    5 out of 5 stars
    A Brilliant Collection Of Special Moments
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2025
    Format: Hardcover

    A day full of memories, a lifetime of special moments, this enchanting, poetic, bilingual story will have your little ones asking to re-read it in English, then Spanish, then both together over and over. Ilustrations simply burst with character, texture, atmosphere, and a pleasing palette fit for Día de Muertos.

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    Day of the Dead
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2025
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    This Moment Is Special is a lovely look at how little moments like learning in school, running in the rain and playing with friends are all special in their own way. And when you add all those moments up, you get many special memories.

    Author-illustrator John Parra’s text is thoughtful and thought evoking. And his use of Spanish to repeat the end of each phrase is a beautiful touch. His words remind readers to live in the moment rather than rushing ahead to the next great thing.

    Parra’s illustrations are colorful and inviting. His characters are friendly and full of life.

    This Moment Is Special is perfect for celebrating the Day of the Dead or just to focus on mindfulness.

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