Reviews
"It's no wonder that Hayes has a reputation in the Southwest and beyond as a premier storyteller. This is a tale that is meant to be read aloud with a group (and maybe even in the dark). . . The authentically regional Spanish text reads very smoothly. Recommended for public libraries and bookstores." -- Críticas "Known for his bilingual retelling of the ghost story La Llorona, the Weeping Woman (1987), Hayes now delights with his bilingual version of a tale featuring southwestern bogeyman el Cucuy. . . Not the book for truly timid tots, but this masterfully told story belongs in the hands of those scoffing, hard-case customers who challenge you to find them a really scary story." -- Booklist "This bilingual retelling is a welcome addition for Spanish speakers who may recognize the bogeyman as el Cucuy." -- School Library Journal "[This] retelling has just the right touch." -- Children's Literature "Kids will appreciate this chilling cautionary tale, best enjoyed during the daylight hours." -- Publishers Weekly "After a good scare, children will delight in the happy ending!" -- Book Talk, "It's no wonder that Hayes has a reputation in the Southwest and beyond as a premier storyteller. This is a tale that is meant to be read aloud with a group (and maybe even in the dark)... The authentically regional Spanish text reads very smoothly. Recommended for public libraries and bookstores." -- Críticas "Known for his bilingual retelling of the ghost story La Llorona, the Weeping Woman (1987), Hayes now delights with his bilingual version of a tale featuring southwestern bogeyman el Cucuy... Not the book for truly timid tots, but this masterfully told story belongs in the hands of those scoffing, hard-case customers who challenge you to find them a really scary story." -- Booklist "This bilingual retelling is a welcome addition for Spanish speakers who may recognize the bogeyman as el Cucuy." -- School Library Journal "[This] retelling has just the right touch." -- Children's Literature "Kids will appreciate this chilling cautionary tale, best enjoyed during the daylight hours." -- Publishers Weekly "After a good scare, children will delight in the happy ending!" -- Book Talk
