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Name: A gift for Abuelita
Author: Nancy Luenn

After her beloved grandmother dies, Rosita hopes to be reunited with Abuelita as she prepares a gift to give her when her family celebrates the Day of the Dead.

First publish date: 1998

Authors: Nancy Luenn

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