Benita and the Night Creatures / Benita y las criaturas nocturnas

Benita and the Night Creatures / Benita y las criaturas nocturnas is a strong choice for readers looking for Latinx picture books shaped by family, exploration. Mariana Llanos builds the story around benita and her dog venture into the night to help fix a problem and discover a world full of glowing, helpful creatures. For families, educators, and librarians building lists of DEI picture books, BIPOC picture books, and strong read-alouds, this title brings real value for conversations about family, exploration.