The exciting sequel to Bunso Meets a Mumu, which Kirkus called "a fantastic entry into the kid-and-monster-friendship subgenre" (starred review).
This time, reader are introduced to another creature of Filipino cultural folklore: a mischievous little creature who steals toys and plays tricks on children! The Duwende.
Join young Bunso on his mission to find the Duwende and recover the yummy Ube Halaya that has been stolen before his family's Thanksgiving dinner - their Kamayan - is ruined!
An ideal story for kids who love monsters, friendship stories, or learning about myths from different cultures, Bunso Meets a Duwende is a galing galing (or, excellent) storytime read for Halloween, Filipino American History Month, Thanksgiving, and beyond.
>About the Series: Bunso Meets... is a hilarious and educational picture book series exploring the mythical monsters of Filipino mythology. In each book, Bunso, the youngest in his family, will learn the lore of the his heritage's monsters, encounter featured creature, and discover something unexpected along the way.
