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El Chupacabras (Bilingual English-Spanish Edition) - by  Adam Rubin (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

El Chupacabras (Bilingual English-Spanish Edition) - by Adam Rubin (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • From the bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos comes a whimsical re-telling of the chupacabra folktale, written in a blend of English and Spanish A long time ago, a girl named Carla lived on a goat farm with her father, Hector.
  • 4-8 Years
  • 8.1" x 10.2" Hardcover
  • 48 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Legends, Myths, Fables

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About the Book



Told in equal parts English and Spanish by the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Dragons Love Tacos, " and cinematically illustrated by acclaimed Hollywood creature creator McCreery, this quirky take on a traditional Mexican legend offers kids a whimsical introduction to a second language. Full color.



Book Synopsis



From the bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos comes a whimsical re-telling of the chupacabra folktale, written in a blend of English and Spanish

A long time ago, a girl named Carla lived on a goat farm with her father, Hector. One night, a goat disappeared from the farm and turned up flat as a pancake. Only one creature could do that--El Chupacabras, the goatsucker! Legend has it that El Chupacabras is a fearsome beast, but you can't believe everything you hear...and sometimes the truth is even more interesting.

Told in equal parts English and Spanish by bestselling author Adam Rubin, and cinematically illustrated by acclaimed Hollywood creature creator Crash McCreery, this lighthearted take on a modern legend is not told in the traditional bilingual style.

Each sentence is half-Spanish/half-English followed by a repetition of the same line translated the other way around. This mirroring technique allows the languages to intermingle equally. A fun and unique way to introduce either Spanish or English to new readers.

A note from author Adam Rubin:
"I decided to tell this story in an unusual way to explore the beauty of harmony. It's easy to dismiss the unfamiliar, but compassion takes a little more effort. With so many people trumpeting divisiveness right now, it's more important than ever to teach kids that there is more than one way to understand the world."



Review Quotes




The 2019-2020 Texas Bluebonnet Winner
A New York Public Library Best Book For Kids

"McCreery's vibrantly detailed illustrations, from sneezing goats to a bicycle-riding el chupacabras, inject wonderfully outrageous physical humor into Rubin's rip-roaring retelling." --Publishers Weekly

"An intriguing title that firmly establishes a modern Latin American legend into the cryptid canon. Highly recommended." --School Library Journal



About the Author



Adam Rubin is the New York Times best-selling author of a half dozen critically acclaimed picture books including Robo-Sauce and Dragons Love Tacos. He spent ten years working as a creative director in the advertising industry before leaving his day job to write full-time. Adam has a keen interest in improv comedy, camping, and magic tricks. He lives in Spain.

Crash McCreery is an Academy Award nominated creature designer, production designer, visual consultant, and illustrator who has created iconic characters for Jurassic Park and its sequels, Pirates of the Caribbean and its sequels, A.I., Rango, and many other blockbuster feature films. He lives in California.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 10.2 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 48
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Legends, Myths, Fables
Publisher: Dial Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Adam Rubin
Language: English
Street Date: March 27, 2018
TCIN: 53144005
UPC: 9780399539299
Item Number (DPCI): 248-55-4166
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.4 inches length x 10.2 inches width x 8.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.8 pounds
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Great book!

Wonderful story, kids love it!
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