Mono Coco Loses the Pacifier

Mono Coco Loses the Pacifier (Mono Coco pierde el chupete) is a charming interactive board book for babies and toddlers written by Raquel Díez and illustrated by Tamara Durán, published in Spanish by Grupo Edebé in November 2025. The story focuses on Coco the Monkey, who is ready to give up his pacifier and embrace growing up — a gentle milestone many young children experience. With 28 large, colorful pages, this book uses playful rhythm and accessible language to engage children while supporting early development and emotional readiness for change.

Designed for children aged 0-2 years, Mono Coco Loses the Pacifier combines appealing artwork, simple storytelling, and interactive elements that encourage little hands to explore each spread. The text’s cheerful phrases — like “Chin, chin, pam! Chin, chin, pom!” — mimic the fun sounds of dropping a pacifier and learning new skills, helping caregivers talk about emotions, routines, and independence in a positive way.

This book is part of the “Growing Up with Mono Coco” collection, which focuses on key early childhood experiences and social-emotional learning. Parents and educators will appreciate how smoothly it opens conversations about letting go of comfort items and embracing new stages of growth — all through a lighthearted and memorable narrative that resonates with both toddlers and adults.