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Gustavo, the Shy Ghost
Gustavo, the Shy Ghost | Flavia Z. Drago
9 posts | 9 read | 8 to read
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.
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mandarchy
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This would be a fun read leading up to day of the dead. 💀 🎃 👻 🧛

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Catsandbooks
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DieAReader 🎉🎉🎉 2y
TheAromaofBooks Yay!!! 2y
TheSpineView 🖤🤍🖤👻 2y
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IndoorDame
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DieAReader 🎉🎉🎉 2y
Catsandbooks 🙌🏼👻🧡 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2y
TheSpineView Cute cover 2y
Andrew65 Great 👏👏👏 2y
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BookwormAHN
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Catsandbooks Fun! ✨🧡 2y
DieAReader 🎉🎉🎉 2y
Texreader Lotsa letters! 🎉🎊🎃👻 2y
TheSpineView Awesome 2y
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night_shift
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The tagged book and I Want to Eat Your Books were my fave of the bunch. Did not care for Hubknuckles, but all of these all spooky picture books (the spider one not really unless you're spooked by spiders).

#Scarathlon #TeamHendrix @StayCurious
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(15×4)+5+1=66pts.

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Librarian_Meli
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A nice story about a ghost that‘s so shy he has no friends @ all & learns a valuable lesson about being himself. I also love the little details in the artwork! #gustavotheshyghost #dayofthedead #flaviazdrago #picturebook #friendship

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Michael_Gee
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Read this and teared up a bit. A sweet ghost story with delightfully creepy little monsters on every page.

Reggie Does Gustavo make friends? 4y
Michael_Gee @Reggie You will have to read and find out! 👻 😉 4y
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Librariana
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Settling down with some picture books and a children's biography about the phenomenal librarian Pura Belpré.

#weekendreading

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LibrarianRyan
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🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟5 🌟
Gustavo is a ghost who is very, very shy. They have a hard time talking to people, but he tries to be present and involved, they are just not seen. But Gustavo decides to be brave, to be front and center and perform a violin concert for everyone. Now they are finally noticed, and friends are made. The story is adorable and the artwork perfectly matches the story and tone.

LibrarianRyan While the book does mention Day of the Dead, this book could be read any time and does not need to be regulated to the “holiday” shelf. 4y
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