Noah and Abbey tried to keep Mom from watching Dad’s interview because they did not want her to see what was on the news and they were very concerned.
Answer: Pan de muerto and sugar skulls which are also used as ofrendas for the altars and tamales, champurrado (thick hot chocolate), moles, etc.
Explanation: How would I explain that?
Maybe it's verbal irony, because they call him tiny even though he's big. but i feel like it could be symbolism. I'd go with verbal irony.