Thursday, August 13, 2020

Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Dragó

Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Dragó
My Rating: ★★★★★

Gustavo is great at being a ghost, but he’s feeling lonely because he doesn’t have any friends. You see, Gustavo is so shy that he finds it difficult to talk to people. What’s even worse is that he discovers no one tries to talk to him because they can’t see him!

This is such a cute little story about a shy ghost who just wants to make friends. The story is very short and simple, making it a perfect read for small children. The artwork is very pretty and detailed, but simple enough for kids to follow along and enjoy as they read it. If this had been around when I was a kid, I know it would’ve been among my collection because I loved ghosts and monster stories when I was a kid.

I think it’s the perfect heartwarming and encouraging story for kids. Gustavo is shy and people can’t see him because he’s a ghost, but he works up the courage to strike out and make friends. Just when he thinks no one was coming to see him, he decides to play his violin anyway. It turns out he glows when he’s doing what he loves, which draws in all the people he invited to come watch him play, allowing him to finally form new friendships. It’s a great encouraging and uplifting story for kids to read and enjoy, especially for kids who are very shy.


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