Book description
A story of friendship and courage - perfect for the spooky season or all year round!
Gustavo is a ghost. He is good at doing all sorts of paranormal things, like walking through walls, making objects fly and glowing in the dark. And he loves playing beautiful music on his…
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Why read it?
2 authors picked Gustavo, the Shy Ghost as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I loved this book because Gustavo is such an excellent character. I love his personality and all the brilliant ways the concept of the story plays out in the illustrations.
There's a beautiful message in this book that comes out through the storytelling.
Gustavo is one of the most adorable ghosts, and his story is so relatable. As an introverted and shy person, I can relate to all of Gustavo’s struggles, especially the struggle with making friends.
Flavia’s artwork is so fantastic, expressive, and vibrant. I love the characters and textures. I also love how Flavia applied Mexican culture to the artwork.
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