Books by Donna Barba Higuera

5 books · Ages 3–14

Known for the The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy series, Donna Barba Higuera writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 3–14, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, self-confidence & identity, curiosity & wonder.

Series

The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy
Don't Eat the Birthday Boy!
The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy
2 books · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

Cover of Alebrijes
Alebrijes
Donna Barba Higuera
In a post-apocalyptic world, 13-year-old Leandro is exiled from his cruel city, his consciousness transferred into an an
Ages 10–14
Cover of The Yellow Handkerchief
The Yellow Handkerchief
Donna Barba Higuera
Inspired by personal experiences, this moving story follows a young girl's journey from feeling ashamed of her abuela's
Ages 3–7
Cover of Xolo
Xolo
Donna Barba Higuera
Newbery Medalist Donna Barba Higuera reimagines the Aztec myth of creation, focusing on Quetzalcoatl's often-misundersto
Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 0–3
1 books
The Yellow Handkerchief
Ages 4–7
1 books
The Yellow Handkerchief
Ages 8–11
4 books
AlebrijesThe Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El CucuyXolo
Ages 12–18
4 books
AlebrijesThe Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El CucuyXolo

Common Themes

Resilience & PerseveranceSelf-Confidence & IdentityCuriosity & WonderEmpathy & KindnessMonstersBeing DifferentJustice & FairnessFear & Bravery

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