Gustavo, the Shy Ghost

What do our readers think of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy Gustavo’s cute ghostly world, colourful illustrations, disguises and violin, and many connect with his shyness and wish to make friends. Some younger children find the ghost-and-monster pictures a little scary.

What does the Pageticker team say about Gustavo, the Shy Ghost?

Gustavo The Shy Ghost is a charmingly spooky story about shyness, friendship and finding the courage to share what you love. Flavia Z. Drago’s richly detailed, Mexican inspired artwork gives this gentle tale plenty to explore, whilst Gustavo’s violin makes a lovely bridge between feeling invisible and being heard.

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What is Gustavo, the Shy Ghost about?

Gustavo is a ghost who excels at ghostly activities like walking through walls and glowing in the dark. However, his shyness makes it difficult to make friends with other monsters. As the Day of the Dead approaches, Gustavo bravely invites them to his violin concert, hoping to share his music and finally be seen.

About the author

Flavia Z. Drago is a talented author and illustrator from Mexico. She loves creating colourful and imaginative stories, often inspired by her Mexican heritage. Her popular book, ‘Gustavo, the Shy Ghost’, has delighted children around the world. Flavia enjoys drawing spooky yet friendly characters and hopes to inspire young readers to be themselves.

Discussion ideas around Gustavo, the Shy Ghost

Feeling Shy: What do you think makes it hard for Gustavo to talk to the other monsters?

Being Brave: How does Gustavo show courage, even though he feels nervous?

Sharing Passions: Why might playing his violin help Gustavo connect with other people?

True Friendship: What makes someone a good friend, and how could the monsters show friendship to Gustavo?

Day of the Dead: What details in the pictures help you understand the Day of the Dead celebration?