Ages 6+1-min guideLossFamilyFantasy
The Invisible Parade
by Leigh Bardugo
Good fitA good fit for most kids 6 and up as a read-aloud. A gentle, funny story about missing someone who died. The skeleton riders may spook some younger kids.
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What it’s about
Cala’s family is getting ready for a Día de Muertos party at the cemetery. Cala misses her grandfather, who died not long ago. She doesn’t want to go. At the cemetery, she gets separated from her family. Then she meets four strange riders on horseback.
The ending
What might come up
Death and lossSomeCala grieves her grandfather. Death himself is a character, but a kind one.
Scary momentsA littleGhostly riders and skeletons in a cemetery at night. Humor keeps it light.
LanguageNone
RomanceNone
Why kids like it
The spooky riders turn out funny, like a ghost with a runny nose.
Free printable quiz
- 1Who is Cala sad about?
- 2Where does Cala get lost?
- 3What does the sneezing rider want?
- 4Who is the fourth rider?