A playful twist on outsmarting a predator. . . . The goats, all of whom have distinct personalities, deal with being kept on their toes by the chupacabra. As the title suggests, there is a lot of playful language throughout. . . . Aranda’s illustrations, which extend the text, elevate this title and burst with humor. Her bright pinks, yellows, and purples vibrate off the page in the often nighttime setting. The snaggle-toothed but adorable chupacabra sometimes lurks in the background, while other times his shadow comically dominates the page. . . . This enjoyable monster book is a first purchase for most libraries. Perfect for storytime read-alouds or anytime a humorously spooky tale is in order.”—School Library Journal
“Nobleman introduces a comic trio. . . . References to Latin American food and culture appear throughout, and debut illustrator Aranda’s vibrant mixed-media artwork amplifies the book’s cross-cultural brand of humor; her chupacabra, with its beady nose, spiky purple ears, and lovely flowered hide, wouldn’t threaten a cat (although it throws a scary shadow). Readers will be sorry when this one is over.”—Publishers Weekly
“Vibrant folk-style illustrations in watercolor, ink, and gouache depict the expressive goats and the sometimes looming—but never very scary—chupacabra. . . . Incorporates plenty of lively touches, from the goats’ humorous wordplay to some playfully formatted text. . . . An amusing take on the legendary beast.”—Booklist
This truly original tale based on a legendary monster is sure to crack up kids and grown-ups alike, setting the standard for chupacabra picture books! Jayna, Bumsie, and Pep are goats. And, like most goats, their greatest fear is being eaten for dinner by the legendary Chupacabra, as it is common knowledge that goats are a chupacabra's favorite food! One night, tired of living in fear, the impetuous goats whip out their trusty candelabra and head off to find the beast and scare it away before it can find them. Little do they know that candelabras are the chupacabra's third-favorite food-a fact he reports after he's gobbled up theirs. Unfortunately, he's still hungry-for his second-favorite food. Fortunately, that's not goats, either-it's cucarachas! When those are gone, too, he announces that he's now hungry for his favorite food-and the goats are in for their biggest surprise.
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The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra
This truly original tale based on a legendary monster is sure to crack up kids and grown-ups alike, setting the standard for chupacabra picture books! Jayna, Bumsie, and Pep are goats. And, like most goats, their greatest fear is being eaten for dinner by the legendary Chupacabra, as it is common knowledge that goats are a chupacabra's favorite food! One night, tired of living in fear, the impetuous goats whip out their trusty candelabra and head off to find the beast and scare it away before it can find them. Little do they know that candelabras are the chupacabra's third-favorite food-a fact he reports after he's gobbled up theirs. Unfortunately, he's still hungry-for his second-favorite food. Fortunately, that's not goats, either-it's cucarachas! When those are gone, too, he announces that he's now hungry for his favorite food-and the goats are in for their biggest surprise.
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940170905348 |
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| Publisher: | Recorded Books, LLC |
| Publication date: | 03/07/2017 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 5 - 8 Years |
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