num_pages: 40
description: A boy and his monster confront their mutual fears in this unlikely friendship story thats rooted in Mexican folkloreRamn is a little boy who cant sleep. He is nervous for his first day at a new school.And El Cucuy is the monster who lives in Ramns cactus pot. He cant sleep either.It turns out that El Cucuy is scared too!This gentle perceptive story explores the worries that can accompany moving to a new place and beginning a new journeyand reveals how comfort bravery and strength can be found through even the most unexpected of friendships.
language: English
title: El Cucuy Is Scared, Too!
publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers