El Cucuy Is Scared, Too!
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A boy and his monster confront their mutual fears in this unlikely friendship story that’s rooted in Mexican folklore Ramón 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 Ramón’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.
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Juliana Perdomo is a Colombian illustrator in love with life, nature, people, and colors! Her work is happy and joyful, a little retro, with a Latin touch. She loves to create joyful, heartfelt stories, and illustrations based on her own memories and everyday inspiration.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781419744457
- Publication Date
- July 13, 2021
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- Original Publication Date
- July 13, 2021
- Page Count
- 40
- Words Per Page
- 11
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 4 - 8 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2020018032
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