It's Navidad, El Cucuy!

(Hardback)

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A boy and his monster from under the bed celebrate NavidadChristmasin Its Navidad, El Cucuy!, a festive, bilingual picture book from Newbery Medalwinning author Donna Barba Higuera and illustrator Juliana Perdomo.

Ramn is a little boy who cant wait for Navidad.

El Cucuy is the friendly monster who lives in Ramns bedroom. Hes not so sure that Christmas is for him. The lights are too bright, and the snowman is scary!

So if El Cucuy is hesitant to embrace the holiday cheer, then Ramn will have to bring the spirit of Navidad to him.

A tender, heartwarming story about facing the unknown with a friend by your side, this companion to El Cucuy Is Scared, Too! explores the magic of the holidays and coming together as a community.

Features an overview of the traditions behind Las Posadas, a festival beginning on December 16th and ending on Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) that is celebrated in Mexico and parts of Latin America and the United States.

Reviews

El Cucuys latest foray into unfamiliar terrain nonetheless reassures readers who may find themselves in similar situations. A sweet invitation to enjoy Navidad. * Kirkus *
This straightforward narrative is perfect for a holiday story time that includes awareness of how other cultures celebrate Christmas. A kindhearted Christmas story highlighting the power of friendship. * School Library Journal *
Continuing the themes of welcoming and belonging from El Cucuy Is Scared, Too!, this is an enjoyable addition to the quirky series. * The Horn Book Magazine *

Author Bio

Donna Barba Higuera grew up dodging dust devils in the oil fields of central California. She was a daydreamer, constantly blending life experiences and folklore into stories. Now she weaves them into picture books and novels. Higuera currently lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, four children, three dogs, and two frogs. El Cucuy Is Scared, Too! was her debut picture book, and she is also the author of the middle-grade novels The Last Cuentista, winner of the Newbery Medal and Pura Belpr Award, and Lupe Wong Wont Dance, winner of a Pura Belpr Honor, the Sid Fleischman Award for Humor, and a Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award.
Juliana Perdomo is a Colombian illustrator and writer with a background as a psychologist and art therapist. Her work is joyful and heartfelt, folkish, and a bit retro with a Latin touch. Perdomo lives in Bogot, Colombia, with her amazing son, Luca, her rocker partner, Ivn, and a funny old dog named Menta.