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Book Synopsis: So, you’ve been in trouble. Your -parents tell you they’re calling the bogeyman. You laugh. There’s no such thing! Then—you hear a sharp knock. Standing at the door is the oldest man you have ever seen. It’s el Cucuy (coo-COO-ee)! With that big red ear, he hears everything! In this cautionary tale, storyteller Joe Hayes tells about two girls who didn’t believe in el Cucuy until he snatched them up. Of course, the story has a happy ending.
Todos en el suroeste de los Estados Unidos y la gran parte de México han escuchado del Cucuy. Con su espalda jorobada y su gran oreja roja, el Cucuy fue una vez una parte estándar de la crianza de los niños. Muchos mexicanos y mexicoamericanos te dirán: “Crecí con el Cucuy”. “Y hay muchas historias de niños perezosos y desobedientes, que sus pies fueron puestos en el camino recto y estrecho por un encuentro con este ogro. Aunque los padres de hoy ya no piensan que es apropiado confiar en las amenazas de llamar a el Cucuy, para que venga y se lleve a sus hijos, los jóvenes aún se deleitan en historias de niños y niñas malos, que son mucho peores que ellos, recibiendo el buen susto que se merecen de El Cucuy. Por supuesto los mejores cuentos, como este, siempre tienen un final feliz.
Joe Hayes has become one of America’s premier bilingual storytellers. Hayes lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Illustrator Honorio Robledo grew up in Veracruz and Chiapas, Mexico. He lives in Los Angeles.
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Are you ready to dive into a world of thrilling tales and fascinating folklore? Introducing El Cucuy: A Bogeyman Cuento in English and Spanish, a bilingual book that will captivate both young and old readers. Step into the shoes of two skeptical girls who learn the hard way that the bogeyman is more than just a myth. Written by renowned storyteller Joe Hayes, this cautionary tale will keep you on the edge of your seat.
El Cucuy, with his hunched back and gigantic red ear, has long been a beloved figure in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Many Mexicans and Mexico-Americans will reminisce about their childhood encounters with this legendary creature. While today's parents may not rely on the threat of calling El Cucuy to discipline their children, the tales of mischievous youngsters getting their comeuppance still enchant and entertain the young at heart.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to immerse yourself in these time-honored stories that will make your hairs stand on end. Let Joe Hayes, one of America's top bilingual storytellers, transport you to a realm where imagination knows no bounds. Accompanied by stunning illustrations by Honorio Robledo, this book is a visual delight that will bring the bogeyman to life before your very eyes.
Experience the thrill and excitement of El Cucuy: A Bogeyman Cuento in English and Spanish. Indulge in the thrill of suspense and get your copy today.
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