With its hilarious dialogue, trio of bumbling goats, and fantastically zany villain, this unique, laugh-out-loud story based on a legendary monster is sure to crack up kids and grown-ups alike.
Marc Tyler Nobleman (noblemania.blogspot.com) writes books for all
ages, including Boys of Steel- The Creators of Superman and Bill
the Boy Wonder- The Secret Co-Creator of Batman, which made
best-of-the-year lists at USA Today, the Washington Post, and MTV,
inspired an NPR All Things Considered segment, and led to a TED
talk. He's formerly a lead writer for Nickelodeon Magazine, and his
cartoons have appeared in over 100 publications, including the Wall
Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Publishers Weekly, and
Forbes. He lives in Bethesda, Maryland.
Ana Aranda (anaranda.com) was born and raised in Mexico City, and
completed her undergraduate studies in illustration in France. She
now lives in San Francisco, where she has painted murals in the
Mission District, for the Consulate General of Mexico, and for the
prestigious de Young Museum. Her biggest inspirations are her
childhood memories, the vibrant colors of Mexico, and music.
“A playful twist on outsmarting a predator. . . . The goats, all of
whom have distinct personalities, deal with being kept on their
toes by the chupacabra. As the title suggests, there is a lot of
playful language throughout. . . . Aranda’s illustrations, which
extend the text, elevate this title and burst with humor. Her
bright pinks, yellows, and purples vibrate off the page in the
often nighttime setting. The snaggle-toothed but adorable
chupacabra sometimes lurks in the background, while other times his
shadow comically dominates the page. . . . This enjoyable monster
book is a first purchase for most libraries. Perfect for storytime
read-alouds or anytime a humorously spooky tale is in
order.”—School Library Journal
“Nobleman introduces a comic trio. . . . References to Latin
American food and culture appear throughout, and debut illustrator
Aranda’s vibrant mixed-media artwork amplifies the book’s
cross-cultural brand of humor; her chupacabra, with its beady nose,
spiky purple ears, and lovely flowered hide, wouldn’t threaten a
cat (although it throws a scary shadow). Readers will be sorry when
this one is over.”—Publishers Weekly
“Vibrant folk-style illustrations in watercolor, ink, and gouache
depict the expressive goats and the sometimes looming—but never
very scary—chupacabra. . . . Incorporates plenty of lively touches,
from the goats’ humorous wordplay to some playfully formatted text.
. . . An amusing take on the legendary beast.”—Booklist
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