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Popo el Xolo

Popo el Xolo

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  • Transadapted
  • Hardback
  • Chapter Book
Spanish language edition! An emotionally resonate and visually stirring picture book about life, death, and celebrating those we love. Ideal for kids with big questions, dealing with grief, and experiencing loss.Inspired by the 9 levels of Mictlan and the role Xolo dogs play by guiding those who have passed on in Indigenous cultural understandings of present-day Mexico.Nana is surrounded by family and takes joy in her many grandchildren. She's also tired and feels pain. Soon she begins her transition from life into death, accompanied by her beloved Xolo dog, Popo.Together they go on Nana’s journey, and by the end of the story, Nana's family celebrates the many years of love they shared with her. And a grandchild will now care for Popo.Beautifully told by Indigenous Mexican debut author Paloma Angelina Lopez and featuring stunning blend of colored art by Mexican illustrator, Abraham Matias, Popo the Xolo helps kids understand how loved ones live on in our memories. An unforgettable picture book that's grounded in the importance of the 9 levels of Mictlan and the role Xolo (show-low) dogs play in Indigenous cultural understandings of present-day Mexico.Popo el Xolo is available in both English and Spanish language editions.

English Translation

Popo the Xolo

Spanish language edition! An emotionally resonate and visually stirring picture book about life, death, and celebrating those we love. Ideal for kids with big questions, dealing with grief, and experiencing loss.

Inspired by the 9 levels of Mictlān and the role Xolo dogs play by guiding those who have passed on in Indigenous cultural understandings of present-day Mexico.

Nana is surrounded by family and takes joy in her many grandchildren. She's also tired and feels pain. Soon she begins her transition from life into death, accompanied by her beloved Xolo dog, Popo.

Together they go on Nana’s journey, and by the end of the story, Nana's family celebrates the many years of love they shared with her. And a grandchild will now care for Popo.

Beautifully told by debut author Paloma Angelina Lopez and featuring stunning blend of colored art by Mexican illustrator, Abraham Matias, Popo the Xolo helps kids understand how loved ones live on in our memories. An unforgettable picture book that's grounded in the importance of the 9 levels of Mictlān and the role Xolo (show-low) dogs play in Indigenous cultural understandings of present-day Mexico.

Popo el Xolo is available in both English and Spanish language editions.

Reading Levels

Ages:

  • <6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

Grades:

  • Grade 1
  • Grade 2
  • Grade 3
  • Grade 4

Book Details

Vendor: Charlesbridge

Binding: Hardback

Type: Chapter Book

Copyright: 2025/08/19

Publisher: Charlesbridge

Genre: Fantasy

Fiction or Non Fiction: Fiction

Subject: Family

Type of Spanish Book: Transadapted

Pages: 40

Author/Illustrator Details

Author: Paloma Angelina Lopez / Abraham Matias / Carlos E. Calvo
Author Origin: USA
Illustrator: None
IIlustrator Origin: USA

Weight/Dimensions

Dimensions: 8.0000x10.0000 in

Weight (Ounces):

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