Book details

Benita and the Night Creatures

Mariana Llanos

Published in

2023

4.24

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Animals

Night

Magic And Wizardry

Nature And Environment

Description

Benita loves to read in bed but keeps getting interrupted by a whistling Tunche, a scary Supay, and other spooky creatures from Peruvian lore. Despite their attempts to frighten her, Benita remains unfazed, deeply engrossed in her book. This humorous celebration of bedtime reading showcases a global perspective on transforming monsters from scary to silly. It has been selected as the National Education Association's Read Across America October 2024 Elementary Pick!

Age

4-9

Text complexity

developing

Length

32 pages

Book in series

#2

Why to read

Encourages appreciation for nature and nocturnal animals.
Promotes the values of courage and curiosity.
Stimulates the imagination with a blend of reality and fantasy.
Highlights the importance of friendship and empathy towards all creatures.