Author: Drago, Flavia Z., Drago, Flavia Z.
Picture storybooks
Published on 16 September 2021 by Walker Books Ltd in the United Kingdom as part of 'The World of Gustavo' series.
Paperback | 40 pages
248 x 288 x 12 | 242g
THE WINNER OF THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2021A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'A great story about making friends by being yourself and the illustrations are a constant visual delight' Malorie BlackmanA brilliantly original, award-winning Halloween story perfect for children aged 3-5 who love friendly monsters and ghost stories, with gentle themes of shyness, courage, finding confidence, overcoming loneliness and being true to yourself.
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 violin. But Gustavo also has a problem. He is SHY. Which means some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye-scream or talking to the other monsters. But Gustavo longs to be a part of something, he longs to be seen. More than anything, he wants to make a friend. So, plucking up all his courage, he sends a very special letter: œDear Monsters, I would like to invite you to my violin concert at the Day of the Dead party¦�With exquisite detail and humour, Flavia Z. Drago's vivid illustrations tell a sweet and offbeat story of friendship and courage.
œTerrific illustrations.� The Irish IndependentœThis sweet and spooky tale of friendship makes a quirky Halloween pick.� Bookseller