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It's Navidad, El Cucuy! Donna Barba Higuera

It's Navidad, El Cucuy! By Donna Barba Higuera

It's Navidad, El Cucuy! by Donna Barba Higuera


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It's Navidad, El Cucuy! Summary

It's Navidad, El Cucuy! by Donna Barba Higuera

A boy and his monster-under-the-bed celebrate Navidad-Christmas-in this festive, bilingual companion to El Cucuy Is Scared, Too!, from Newbery Medal-winning author Donna Barba Higuera and illustrator Juliana PerdomoRamon is a little boy who can't wait for Navidad.El Cucuy is the friendly monster who lives in Ramon's bedroom. He's 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 Ramon 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.

It's Navidad, El Cucuy! Reviews

El Cucuy's 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 *

About Donna Barba Higuera

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 Belpre Award, and Lupe Wong Won't Dance, winner of a Pura Belpre 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 Bogota, Colombia, with her amazing son, Luca, her rocker partner, Ivan, and a funny old dog named Menta.

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CIN1419760130G
9781419760136
1419760130
It's Navidad, El Cucuy! by Donna Barba Higuera
Used - Good
Hardback
Abrams
2023-10-26
40
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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