Popo the Xolo
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An emotionally resonant 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 the Xolo is available in both English and Spanish language editions.
Popo the Xolo
By Paloma Angelina Lopez
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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 the Xolo is available in both English and Spanish language editions.
ISBN
9781623544577
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Pages
40 pages
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing
Published
Aug 19, 2025
Language
en
Cover type
Hardcover
Book details
- Authors
- Paloma Angelina Lopez
- ISBN
- 9781623544577
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge Publishing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Published
- Aug 19, 2025
- Publication year
- 2025
- Pages
- 40
- Dimensions
- 8.31 in × 0.41 in × 10.5 in
- Language
- en
- Categories
- Children's BooksAnimalsDogsGrowing Up & Facts of LifeDifficult DiscussionsGeography & CulturesExplore the World