THE INVISIBLE PARADE

Listeners will enjoy the short, magical adventure of young Cala and her family during the night of Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead). While they all begin to gather in the cemetery to remember loved ones and friends who have passed on, it's clear that Cala is apprehensive and scared, especially now that her grandfather has died. At some point, she's separated from her family and encounters four hilarious skeleton riders who somehow put her at ease. By the end of the story, she realizes she's not afraid, is reminded of the eternal love of her grandfather, and is quite taken with this important holiday. Diana Bustelo's voices for secondary characters often whisper and are sometimes difficult to understand. This audiobook would pair nicely with the picture-book version for any small child. M.L.B. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2025]