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Where El Cucuy Lurks: Mexican American Folklore
Paperback
Series: El Rancho Chocolaté Collection: Historias de Corazón y Herencia
Fairy Tales & FolkloreGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 10 2025
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
AMAZON TOP 25 BEST SELLER AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR
Discover why thousands of readers are falling in love with this modern take on a classic legend. Written by the International Impact Award-winning author of El Camino del Destino, Where El Cucuy Lurks is a heartwarming and thrilling adventure for any child learning to find their inner strength.
Where El Cucuy Lurks is a charming and insightful journey into the heart of Mexican-American folklore, seen through the eyes of a young girl growing up in the 1970s and 80s. It's a unique children's book that blends the spooky tales of the legendary boogeyman, El Cucuy, with valuable life lessons about good behavior, respect, and discipline.
Through a series of short, engaging chapters, readers follow young Christina as she navigates her childhood fears of El Cucuy lurking in everyday places - from under her bed and in the dark corners of the closet, to the mysterious basement, the edges of the park, and even under the kitchen table. Each encounter, fueled by the vivid stories told by her aunts, becomes a humorous and relatable lesson in tidiness, obedience, manners, and responsibility.
Perfect for families looking to share cultural traditions and impart timeless values, this book offers a nostalgic look at a parenting tactic from a bygone era, while subtly teaching children the importance of their actions. It's a delightful blend of spooky fun, cultural heritage, and heartwarming wisdom that will resonate with both children and adults.
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