Gustavo, El Fantasmita Tímido

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.

Conoce a Gustavo. l es un fantasma y como a cualquier ser paranormal le encanta hacer lo que le es normal: atravesar paredes, hacer volar objetos y brillar en la oscuridad. Tambi n le encanta tocar el viol n.

Pero Gustavo tiene un problema. l es muy, muy t mido, y aunque su deseo m s grande es tener amigos, nunca se ha atrevido a hablarle a ninguno de los monstruos en su pueblito. Con el D a de Muertos cerca, se atrever Gustavo a dejar que lo vean?

De la nueva, brillante y talentosa autora Flavia Z. Drago nos llega una historia dulce y poco convencional sobre c mo hacer amigos en tu propia y especial manera.

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.

Author: Flavia Z. Drago
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 07/14/2020
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 11.40h x 10.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781536214147
Language: Spanish
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2020 pg. 48

About the Author
Flavia Z. Drago was born and raised in Mexico City. As a child, she wanted to be a mermaid. When that didn't happen, she began her career as a graphic designer and a children's book illustrator. She loves color, textures, and shapes and enjoys creating them with different materials and a bit of digital sorcery. She lives in Mexico.