It's Navidad, El Cucuy!: A Bilingual Christmas Picture Book

Description: Ramâon's friendly monster, El Cucuy, is hesitant to embrace the holiday cheer, but Ramâon shows him the spirit of Christmas.

Brief description: 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. She has illustrated a number of children's books, including El Cucuy Is Scared, Too! by Donna Barba Higuera. Perdomo lives in Bogotá, Colombia, with her amazing son, Luca, her rocker partner, Iván, and a funny old dog named Menta.

Review Quotes: "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