Best Selling Books by Flavia Z. Drago

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. 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.

"Vlad is a vampire with the misfortune of having rosy cheeks that--gasp!--make him look abysmally alive. But being the fabulous vampire that he is (and hoping to avoid rejection), he hides his rosy complexion behind elaborate vampire outfits in traditional black. That is, until he finds out that his best friend has a pink secret of her own"--]cProvided by publisher.

In this charming picture book from the author-illustrator of Gustavo, The Shy Ghost, a witch who is spellbindingly good at everything discovers that baking is no piece of cake. Leila Wayward is a little witch who excels at everything she does. She’s the fastest flier, the most cunning conjuror, and the most superb shape-shifter. She has won trophies for potions, herbology, and alchemy—and now she dreams of winning the Magnificent Witchy Cake-off! As the youngest in a long line of masters of the Dark Arts of Patisserie, Leila wants her entry to be perfect. But even with the most bewitching of recipes, she realizes a terrible truth: she’s a disaster in the kitchen. Luckily, Leila has three magical sisters who are happy to share their culinary secrets with her. What’s more, Leila discovers that baking with them is fun! Win or lose, she has already tasted the sweetest thing of all: acceptance—with a pinch of nightshade and a bit of mandrake. Filled with expressive and fancifully offbeat illustrations, Flavia Z. Drago’s enchanting story of trying your hardest despite your imperfections is sure to delight little witches and novice bakers alike.

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. Él 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. También le encanta tocar el violín. Pero Gustavo tiene un problema. Él es muy, muy tímido, y aunque su deseo más grande es tener amigos, nunca se ha atrevido a hablarle a ninguno de los monstruos en su pueblito. Con el Día de Muertos cerca, ¿se atreverá 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 cómo 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.

From the acclaimed author-illustrator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost comes a charmingly spooky celebration of difference sure to resonate with parents and children alike. ¡A Vlad le fascina un atuendo estupendo! Y como a sus vampíricos amigos, le encanta vestirse de negro de pies a cabeza. Pero, a diferencia de todos los demás vampiros, Vlad tiene un par de mejillas rosas que lo hacen lucir horripilantemente vivo. ¿Cómo le hará para encajar con las demás criaturas paranormales? Vlad, siempre a la moda, intenta seconder su rubor con hipnóticas capas y bufandas hechas a mano. Pero cuando descubre que es posible que su mejor amiga también este escondiendo su propio secreto rosado, decide que no quiere ocultarse más. Con un poco de valentía compartida, descubren cómo mostrarle a todo el mundo su verdadero ser. Con su hechizante estilo habitual, la brillante y talentosa Flavia Z. Drago nos trae otra inspiradora y encantadora historia situada en el mundo de su exitoso álbum ilustrado, Gustavo, el fantasmita tímido.

Leila es una brujita. Una muy decidida. Más que nada, ella quiere aprender a hornear.

"¡Mueve tu cuerpo y aprende a contar con diez monstruos juguetones!"--Back cover.

Move your body and learn your numbers as ten silly monsters play counting!

Peekaboo? Eek! The creator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost offers a boldly graphic board book full of lift-the-flap surprises—and monsters prompting a series of fun sounds to make. Lift the sheets if you dare. Who is hiding under there? Will you say eek? or will you say oooh? Eek-a-peek-a peekaboo! Hidden beneath seven flaps, seven silly monsters are waiting to be discovered. Arr-wooo! It''s Willow, the hairy werewolf. Clackety-clack! That must be Mr. Bones, the handsome skeleton. With this interactive board book full of surprises, little ones will love imitating the noises and lifting the flaps—and of course shouting PEEKABOO! Colorful illustrations, read-aloud sounds, and a sturdy feel make this the perfect gift for a new arrival, and a stylish addition to a toddler’s first library.

The creator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost offers a boldly graphic board book full of lift-the-flap surprises--and monsters prompting a series of fun sounds to make. Hidden beneath seven flaps, seven silly monsters are waiting to be discovered. With this interactive board book full of surprises, little ones will love imitating the noises and lifting the flaps--and of course shouting ¡CUCÚ! Colorful illustrations, read-aloud sounds, and a sturdy feel make this the perfect gift for a new arrival and a stylish addition to a toddler''s first library.

"Густаво привид, надто сором''язливий привид. Але понад усе на світі він хоче мати друзів. Ця книжка-картинка розкаже тобі історію Густаво, якому кортить з кимось заприятелювати, але звичайна розмова з іншими стає для нього ще тим випробуванням. Бо ж тяжко мати друзів, коли ти привид, якого не бачать. А ще Густаво обожнює грати на скрипці, тому на свято влаштовує концерт для всіх, щоб його нарешті помітили." -- Title page verso.