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The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra Hardcover – Picture Book, March 7, 2017

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 106 ratings

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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.
 
Like most goats, Jayna, Bumsie, and Pep’s greatest fear is being eaten for dinner by the legendary chupacabra—it’s common knowledge that goats are a chupacabra’s favorite food! One night, tired of living in fear, the impetuous goats whip out their trusty candelabra and head off to find the beast and scare it away before it can find them. Little do they know that candelabras are the chupacabra’s
third-favorite food . . . and he isn’t about to stop there. This chupacabra has quite the appetite, and the goats are in for a big surprise!
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PreS-Gr 1—Stepping away from nonfiction, Nobleman, in his first fiction picture book, presents a playful twist on outsmarting a predator. After worrying if tonight is the night the chupacabra "comes for dinner," three nervous goats—Jayna, Bumsie, and Pep—take fate in their own hands and leave to try to scare the creature off. With a candelabra to guide them, they head toward the monster's home, but the chupacabra finds them and eats their candelabra, as candelabras happen to be his third-favorite food. 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, as the chupacabra not only eats candelabras but also munches cucarachas (his second-favorite food). 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. Everything comes together when the beastie finally gets to eat his absolute favorite food—goat cheese. VERDICT This enjoyable monster book is perfect for storytime read-alouds or anytime a humorously spooky tale is in order.—Danielle Jones, Multnomah County Library, OR

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“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.”
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“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.”
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nancy Paulsen Books (March 7, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0399174435
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399174438
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD520L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.81 x 0.38 x 10.81 inches
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021
    Cute book with vivid illustrations and a fun story to go with. This is my daughter’s new favorite and we love that it has a lot of alliterative words that are tricky to say! Fun to read aloud together!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2019
    I ordered this book for my granddaughter through the kids book club. It's now her very favorite! The tongue-twisting text is hilarious and the lessons learned are worth every penny. The time it gives me with her, filled with giggles and laughter, are priceless.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021
    I bought this as a gift for my 5-year-old nephew. The story is interesting and the illustrations are beautiful.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021
    Such a funny, cute book! My children and students both loved it!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2019
    This book is adorably illustrated and SO much fun to read! My daughter (6 yo) giggles every time we read it and asked for it over and over again. Highly recommend!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018
    My daughter loves this book--we read it at least twice a week. The illustrations are amazing and the story is fun!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2019
    The pictures are striking, and I love the use of color. The play on words is funny throughout the book. We’ve read it a few times and my 4 and 6-year olds think it’s very funny in the end. The three goats who are scared of the chupacabre ultimately discover he’s not after them, but that his favorite food is goat cheese... I was so excited when I saw this title because I thought the book would describe the legend or story of the chupacabre. It doesn’t. It assumes you know it. I looked up a bunch of background and shared it with my kids- which was fun!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2019
    Really fun book from the unique storyline to the vibrant pictures. Definitely a good one.
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2017
    A very witty and cleverly written book. An excellent addition to any collection of children's books! My son loved the illustrations and the word play.