Amira et les squelettes mexicains #[nn]

A vivid purple cover sets the mood for this French-language adventure, where wide-eyed Amira gazes up with unmistakable curiosity at a trio of lively, colorfully dressed Mexican skeleton musicians — one strumming a guitar, another sporting a grand sombrero — surrounded by roses. Arthur Hugot's bold, graphic art style gives the whole scene a wonderfully playful Día de los Muertos flavor. Published by Éditions Carabas in 2006, this cheerful and slightly spooky album looks like a delightful read for anyone drawn to folklore-tinged storytelling with real visual charm.