The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy

In this engaging chapter book debut from Newbery Medal-winning author Donna Barba Higuera, a young cucuy monster is sent to scare a human child but finds himself preoccupied with worries about starting at a new school. As he navigates his first day in the human world, he begins to discover that some things can be more frightening than monsters, and that even a little monster might need a friend. Filled with humor, light spookiness, and warmth, the story explores friendship and self-discovery in a charming and entertaining way.