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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Donna Barba Higuera has spent her entire life blending folklore with her experiences into stories that fill her imagination. Now she weaves them to write picture books and novels. Her first book, Lupe Wong Won't Dance, won a PNBA Book Award and a Pura Belpré Honor.