Gustavo, the Shy Ghost (The World of Gustavo)

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A #1 New York Times bestseller!

This winning debut picture book from Mexican artist Flavia Z. Drago about finding the courage to make friends is perfect for the spooky season — or anytime.

Gustavo is good at doing all sorts of ghostly things: walking through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark. And he loves almost nothing more than playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo is shy, and some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye scream or making friends with other monsters. Whenever he tries getting close to them, he realizes they just can’t see him. Now that the Day of the Dead is fast approaching, what can he do to make them notice him and to share with them something he loves? With fancifully detailed artwork and visual humor, debut picture-book creator Flavia Z.Drago’s vivid illustrations tella sweet and gently offbeat story of loneliness, bravery, and friendship that is sure to be a treat for little ghouls and goblins everywhere.

 
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# of Pages: 40

Book Binding: Hardcover

Year of Publication: 2020

Publisher: Candlewick

Language: en

ISBN: 9781536211146

Flavia Z. Dragowho is a passionate writer and illustrator who has always had a love for storytelling and creating whimsical worlds. She grew up surrounded by books and art, which sparked her imagination and inspired her to pursue a career in writing and illustrating. With a background in animation and a love for all things spooky and supernatural, Flavia's work often features unique and endearing characters that come to life on the page. Her debut book, Gustavo, the Shy Ghost (The World of Gustavo), is a heartwarming tale that showcases her creative talent and showcases her love for ghosts, magic, and all things fantastical. Flavia currently resides in a cozy haunted house in the countryside, where she spends her days writing and drawing, always dreaming up her next enchanting story.