They really make this story shine and kids will have a grand time studying each page trying to locate Gustavo - who hides very well in plain sight.

Readers will enjoy the entertaining and wacky illustrations show many Mexican themes. He uses a lot of white space with sparse text and fun wordplay, which is very effective. There is humor, there is heart and there is connection.ĭrago’s illustrations bring Gustavo’s character to life. Kids will cheer when he decides to invite his friends to the cemetery on the Night of the Dead for a special event. But in his heart, Gustavo knows he’s something more - a ghost with a talent to share with others. Gustavo is even afraid of standing in line to get Eye-Scream. Children will commiserate with Gustavo when he tries to make friends, who just can’t see him. Drago’s delightfully quirky story is about a painfully shy ghost who will charm readers from the start. With the Day of the Dead fast approaching, can Gustavo be brave enough to let others see him and share his gifts?įlavia Z. He longs to make friends, but he’s never even dared to speak to any of the other monsters in his town. He also loves playing the violin.īut Gustavo has a problem. He’s a ghost, and like any paranormal being, he enjoys doing the normal things, passing through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark. Opening: “Gustavo was a ghost.” He enjoyed doing the normal things that paranormal beings do - passing through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark.” Themes: Ghosts, Monsters, Day of the Dead, Shyness, Friendship, Seasonal

Gus Was a Mexican Ghost by Jane Thayer