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.

Use Gustavo, the Shy Ghost in

your classroom to discuss feelings
of loneliness and making friends.
HC: 978-1-5362-1114-6
Also available in Spanish
Gustavo, el fantasmita tímido • HC: 978-1-5362-1414-7

• TEACHER TIPS

• Have students write about a time they felt invisible

and how they dealt with it.

• There are many details in the illustrations. As a class,

discuss what you see going on in the background of
each spread.

• Gustavo uses his love of music to reach out to new

friends. Make a list of other ways to meet new people
and make friends.

• Use this book to introduce the holiday of Día de

Muertos and its history.

Illustrations © 2020 by Flavia Z. Drago