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Nando has many fond memories of Uncle Fernando, which he thinks of as he and his mother prepare to honor Fernando’s memory. When Nando goes to the market to look for things that remind him of his uncle, he wonders just how he will know that Fernando’s spirit has returned. Rich in detail, this story offers a perfect introduction to the Mexican customs of the Day of the Dead.

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