{"product_id":"dont-eat-the-birthday-boy-the-unlikely-aventuras-of-ramzen-and-el-cucuy-book-2-an-illustrated-chapter-book-volume-2-9781419777448","title":"Don't Eat the Birthday Boy! (the Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy Book #2): An Illustrated Chapter Book Volume 2","description":"\u003cb\u003eA young monster and his human child reunite for a new horror--Ramón's birthday party!--in this spooky-funny chapter book from Newbery Medal-winning author Donna Barba Higuera, with two-color illustrations throughout by Juliana Perdomo\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's a monster's ancient duty to inflict unimaginable horrors on misbehaving kids. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But El Cucuy doesn't want to terrorize his assigned human, Ramón--in fact, he's desperate to get back to the human world to spend more time with his new friend. Unfortunately, back in the monster world, the contract between humans and boogeymen has broken down, and with it, the rules that allow them to coexist in relative peace. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When El Cucuy finally makes it back to Ramón, so do a terrifying assortment of boogeymen from other realms. And to those monsters' delight, they find lots of children gathered in one place: a birthday party! Can El Cucuy and Ramón beat the other boogeymen at their own games--and make sure the birthday boy and his party guests don't get eaten along the way? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing two-color illustrations throughout and perfect for fans of Jon Klassen's \u003ci\u003eThe Skull\u003c\/i\u003e, this chapter-book series from Newbery Medal-winning author Donna Barba Higuera and acclaimed artist Juliana Perdomo delightfully blends sly humor, light spookiness, and lots of heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Donna Barba Higuera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Amulet Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.12h x 5.60w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419777448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026 pg. 61\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2025 pg. 49\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonna Barba Higuera\u003c\/b\u003e grew up dodging dust devils in the oil fields of Central California. She was a daydreamer, constantly blending life experiences and folklore into stories. Higuera currently lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family, two dogs, 11 chickens, and one frog. She is the author of the picture books \u003ci\u003eEl Cucuy Is Scared, Too!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIt's Navidad, El Cucuy!\u003c\/i\u003e, both illustrated by Juliana Perdomo, and she is also the author of the middle-grade novels \u003ci\u003eThe Last Cuentista\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Newbery Medal and Pura Belpré Award, \u003ci\u003eAlebrijes\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Pura Belpré Honor, and \u003ci\u003eLupe Wong Won't Dance\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of a Pura Belpré Honor, the Sid Fleischman Award for Humor, and a Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award. \u003cb\u003eJuliana Perdomo\u003c\/b\u003e is a Colombian illustrator and writer with a background as a psychologist and art therapist. Her work is joyful, heartfelt, folkish, and a bit retro, with a Latin touch. Perdomo lives in Bogotá, Colombia, with her amazing son, Luca, her rocker partner, Iván, and a funny old dog named Menta.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Donna Barba Higuera \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47754033463453,"sku":"9781419777448","price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_76940b26-4145-4d9d-8ccf-6b52a2616531.jpg?v=1774331693","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/dont-eat-the-birthday-boy-the-unlikely-aventuras-of-ramzen-and-el-cucuy-book-2-an-illustrated-chapter-book-volume-2-9781419777448","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}