Juliana Perdomo – illustratör

A boy and his monster confront their mutual fears in this unlikely friendship story that’s rooted in Mexican folkloreRamón is a little boy who can’t sleep. He is nervous for his first day at a new school.And El Cucuy is the monster who lives in Ramón’s cactus pot. He can’t sleep, either.It turns out that El Cucuy is scared, too!This gentle, perceptive story explores the worries that can accompany moving to a new place and beginning a new journey—and reveals how comfort, bravery, and strength can be found through even the most unexpected of friendships.

A boy and his monster-under-the-bed celebrate Navidad—Christmas—in this festive, bilingual companion to El Cucuy Is Scared, Too!, from Newbery Medal–winning author Donna Barba Higuera and illustrator Juliana PerdomoRamón is a little boy who can’t wait for Navidad.El Cucuy is the friendly monster who lives in Ramón’s bedroom. He’s not so sure that Christmas is for him. The lights are too bright, and the snowman is scary!So if El Cucuy is hesitant to embrace the holiday cheer, then Ramón will have to bring the spirit of Navidad to him.A tender, heartwarming story about facing the unknown with a friend by your side, this companion to El Cucuy Is Scared, Too! explores the magic of the holidays and coming together as a community.

From the Sensing Your World picture book series that explores the five senses through a mindfulness perspective, New York Times bestselling author Susan Verde highlights how careful, intentional listening allows us to appreciate the world around us in Are You Listening?All day longthere are sounds.I hear them,telling me the world is busy—and so am I.But when I find stillnessand make the choice topause, breathe, and give each sound my careful attention,I can listen. Listening tells me more . . .Gracefully written by Susan Verde, bestselling author of the I Am books, and winsomely illustrated by Juliana Perdomo, the Sensing Your World series teaches little ones to experience the world around them more deeply using the five senses to find joy, connection, and beauty in the small, everyday moments. Are You Listening? encourages us to listen to the world around us with our whole hearts.Sensing Your World seriesCan You See It?Are You Listening?