Why read Gustavo, the Shy Ghost?

Book cover of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost

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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?

Kim Howard

Author

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.

From Kim's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Lenny Wen

Author

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.

From Lenny's list on picture books with creepy and cute ghosts.