El Cucuy Is Scared, Too!: A Picture Book
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In El Cucuy Is Scared, Too , a boy and his monster confront their mutual fears in this unlikely friendship story that's rooted in Mexican folklore from Newbery Medal and Pura Belpr Award-winning author Donna Barba Higuera and illustrator Juliana Perdomo. Ram n is a little boy who can't sleep. He is nervous for his first day at a new school.
And El Cucuy is the monster who lives in Ram n's cactus pot. He can't sleep, either. It turns out that El Cucuy is scared, too This gentle, perceptive story explores the worries that can accompany moving to a new place and beginning a new journey--and reveals how comfort, bravery, and strength can be found through even the most unexpected of friendships. "Higuera fluidly intersperses Spanish words throughout the text, and their meanings can be inferred from context. . . . These additions grant a depth to Ram n's backstory and show his individuality while highlighting the differences he may encounter in his unfamiliar environment. Perdomo's digital illustrations in vibrant hues pay homage to Ram n's heritage." --The Horn Book Magazine Also available:
It's Navidad, El Cucuy
And El Cucuy is the monster who lives in Ram n's cactus pot. He can't sleep, either. It turns out that El Cucuy is scared, too This gentle, perceptive story explores the worries that can accompany moving to a new place and beginning a new journey--and reveals how comfort, bravery, and strength can be found through even the most unexpected of friendships. "Higuera fluidly intersperses Spanish words throughout the text, and their meanings can be inferred from context. . . . These additions grant a depth to Ram n's backstory and show his individuality while highlighting the differences he may encounter in his unfamiliar environment. Perdomo's digital illustrations in vibrant hues pay homage to Ram n's heritage." --The Horn Book Magazine Also available:
It's Navidad, El Cucuy
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1419744453
ISBN13:9781419744457
Release Date:July 2021
Publisher:Harry N. Abrams
Length:40 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.9" x 10.7"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
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