Clara the Cucuy Rescuer
Written by Laekan Zea Kemp
Illustrated by Sara Palacios
Published by HarperCollins
Clara dreams of being a great cucuy rescuer just like her dad. But when it’s finally time for her first mission, Clara worries—does she have what it takes?
Find out in this Level Two I Can Read book perfect for fans of Monsters Inc, Doc McStuffins, and Dora the Explorer, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
The story contains several Spanish words and a glossary.
Bilingual Edition/Edición Bilingüe:
Primary ISBN: 9780063371002
Publication Date: June 2026
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Early Reader, Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Mexican/Mexican American
Themes: Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Family Relationship: Parents, Genre: Fantasy & Folklore, Identity: Exploration, Identity: Multilingual, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: Unspecified
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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