Gustavo, the Shy Ghost

"Gustavo, the Shy Ghost" is a charming debut picture book about a sweet ghost who excels at ghostly activities but struggles with shyness, especially when it comes to making friends. Gustavo loves playing his violin, but his attempts to join in with other monsters often go unnoticed. With the Day of the Dead celebration looming, Gustavo must gather his courage to reveal his talents and connect with others. This heartwarming story, beautifully illustrated with fanciful details and visual humor, gently explores themes of loneliness, bravery, and the joy of finding belonging. It's perfect for ages 3-7, offering a gentle introduction to social emotional learning with a delightful, spooky twist.

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 tell a sweet and gently offbeat story of loneliness, bravery, and friendship that is sure to be a treat for little ghouls and goblins everywhere.