Mac Barnett is the New York Times bestselling author of many picture books, including Extra Yarn, which won a Caldecott Honor, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, and the E.B. White Read Aloud Award. Mac lives in Berkeley, California. Christian Robinson has illustrated several acclaimed picture books, including Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker, which received a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor. He lives in San Francisco, California.
" A terrific little story about an unwanted ghost that finds a new
friend."--Design Mom
"A beguiling story of acceptance."--San Jose Mercury News
"A charming little ghost who easily captures the reader's
heart."--Kid Lit Reviews
"A charming story of friendship and acceptance, told with crisp
poignancy, enchanting retro-style artwork, and astute childlike
perception."--School Library Journal
"A tender, touching story of friendship and the power of
imagination."-Booklist, starred review
"A warm and wise story about acceptance trumping
difference."-Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A whimsical tale from Barnett aptly accompanied by enthralling
artwork by Robinson."--School Library Journal, starred review
"An enchanting tale that will linger in the memories of all who
read (or hear) it."--Books4YourKids
"Dazzling."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Defends the joy of invisible playfellows with captivating artwork
and text that is a pleasure to read aloud."-- Wall Street
Journal
"Don't be afraid: This is a ghost story that will warm your
heart."--BookPage
"Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson's deceptively simple ghost
story examines deep themes of perception and truth, friendship and
loyalty."--Shelf Awareness
"Offers comfort to any child who shares life with that one constant
imaginary friend."--School Library Connection
"One of the most exciting picture books of 2015."--Kirkus
Reviews
"One of the year's best picture books."--Julie Danielson, Seven
Impossible Things Before Breakfast
"The story has a light touch, but there's so much depth: a fearful
ghost, a take-charge girl, and interracial friendship, and a tale
in which fear is integrally and sweetly tied to positive qualities
of imagination."--The New York Times
"There is nothing spooky about this moving story of friendship,
acceptance, and belonging."--Boston Globe
"This deceptively simple story examines deep themes of perception
and truth, friendship and loyalty."--Shelf Awareness, starred
review
"This gentle tale of friendship and acceptance is feather-light yet
enchanting enough to be read over and over."--The Washington
Post
"Touching."-The Horn Book Magazine
Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year
Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Books of the Year About Friendship
New York Times Best Illustrated Book of The Year
Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
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