Daniela’s family celebrates a very traditional day among some cultures of honoring deceased family members. The Day of the Dead celebration in this book takes place in a family of Mexican heritage living in the United States. The chapters take the readers through the process of planning and celebrating this cultural occasion. Children, parents, and grandparents take part in the story. Illustrations by Holli Conger are bright and cheerful, reflecting the spirit of the celebration. The images have small details that readers will appreciate, such as a painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe and a Mexican flag. Sidebars on most of the pages give facts and other helpful information. This book includes a table of contents, chapters, glossary, index, web-based activities, and a list of related books. These features help older readers learn to use books as tools and will be useful to teachers for classroom activities. Younger readers will enjoy the macaroni skeleton craft idea. Although the topic of death can be scary to children, this book does not have any text or illustrations that are frightening. Recommended for public and school libraries and home, preschool, and day care book shelves.