The chupacabra originated in Latino and Hispanic culture; the first chupacabra sighting reported was in Puerto Rico in 1996. So it feels appropriate that
The Chupacabra Ate the Candelabra (illustrated by Mexican-born Ana Aranda) is now available (via Scholastic) in Spanish.
As you see, the title has changed in the translation. I don't know why. I know they have candelabras in Spanish-language cultures.
The original dedication to my son calls him my "favorite funny little fuzzball." In Spanish, he's referred to simply as my "plush."
Published on November 23, 2018 04:00