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The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra Hardcover – Picture Book, March 7, 2017
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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!
- Reading age5 - 8 years
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelKindergarten - 3
- Lexile measureAD520L
- Dimensions8.81 x 0.38 x 10.81 inches
- PublisherNancy Paulsen Books
- Publication dateMarch 7, 2017
- ISBN-100399174435
- ISBN-13978-0399174438
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“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
About the Author
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.
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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
- Best Sellers Rank: #381,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Ana is a children's book creator and illustrator.
Her work has been featured in galleries and museums in the United States, France, Mexico, and Italy. In San Francisco, she has painted murals in the Mission District, for the Consulate General of Mexico, and for the prestigious de Young Museum.
Her illustrations can be found in picture books published in France and Italy. In the US you can find The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra (written by Marc Tyler Nobleman, Nancy Paulsen Books/Penguin), Our Celebración! (written by Susan Middleton Elya, Lee and Low Books) and Moth & Butterfly: Ta Da! (written by Dev Petty, Nancy Paulsen Books/Penguin) out in June 2021. Her upcoming books include her author/illustrator debut picture book about the Day of the Dead (Penguin/Nancy Paulsen Books, 2022) and "How to Make a Memory" written by Elaine Vickers (Simon & Schuster/Wiseman, 2023).
Ana Aranda was born and raised in Mexico City, where she studied design. From there, she moved to France, where she completed her undergraduate studies in illustration at l'École de l'Image d'Épinal, she then obtained her MFA in Illustration in San Francisco at the Academy of Art University.
Her work has been recognized by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, the Graphic Artists Guild and the Society of Illustrators.
Her biggest inspirations are her childhood memories, the vibrant colors of her native Mexico, and music. Her work focuses on transforming the every day into fantastical situations, and often include images from nature and whimsical creatures.
You can follow her on:
-Instagram @anarandaillustration
-Twitter @anaranda2
Website: https://anaranda.com/
Award-winning author of books for all ages including one that changed history and inspired "Batman & Bill," the first documentary based on a nonfiction picture book.
Marc has spoken at schools and conferences in 30+ states and almost 20 countries, from Peru to Vietnam.
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2021Cute 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, 2019I 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.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021I bought this as a gift for my 5-year-old nephew. The story is interesting and the illustrations are beautiful.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021Such a funny, cute book! My children and students both loved it!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2019This 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!
- Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018My daughter loves this book--we read it at least twice a week. The illustrations are amazing and the story is fun!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2019The 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!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2019Really fun book from the unique storyline to the vibrant pictures. Definitely a good one.
5.0 out of 5 starsReally fun book from the unique storyline to the vibrant pictures. Definitely a good one.Unique storyline and vibrant pictures
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Children's Story!
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.