Project Description

Clatter Bash!
by Richard Keep
Price: $7.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-461-7
Publication Date: 9/1/2008
Page Count: 32
Size: 9 ̎ x 10 ̎
Age Range: 4 – 8
Language: English
Themes: Celebrations, Day of the Dead, Traditions
BISAC 1: JUV030100 JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places/Mexico
BISAC 2: JUV017090 JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations/Other, Religious
BISAC 3: JUV013030 JUVENILE FICTION / Family/Multigenerational
Reviews
“[A] zesty look at a special night… The joy on the characters’ skeletal faces and in their excited movements is apparent as is their love of the lives they had. Small skeletons remind readers that even children are among the dead, and the beautiful details of the various aspects of the celebration reflect its Mexican roots. An afterword explains the holiday and its customs. This will be a popular title in Mexican-American communities and an eye-opener for others.” ―School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
“Clatter Bash! not only offers a wonderful opportunity for cultural education, but also a reason to explore the topic of death. In fact, its upbeat tone and picture would likely bring comfort to those mourning the loss of a loved one.” ―Janet Boyer
Awards
Children’s Choices ―International Reading Association/Children’s Book Council, 2005
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People ―National Council for the Social Studies/Children’s Book Council, 2005
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Meet the Author/Illustrator

Richard Keep is the author-illustrator of several children’s books, including Clatter Bash! and A Thump from Upstairs. He lives in North Carolina. You can visit his website here.