Gilbert the Ghost by Guido Van Genechten (English) Board Books Book

Description: Gilbert the Ghost by Guido Van Genechten A warmhearted board book about a different, special ghost. For quiet, and not so quiet, children aged 4 and up. FORMAT Board Books LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Bestselling childrens book, from award-winning author-illustrator Guido Van Genechten, is now a BOARD BOOK! Perfect for Halloween storytime or any other time! "A little ghost unapologetically makes the most of being different....Different never looked so appealing. " - Kirkus Reviews "A sweet story about outsider friendship that is just slightly scary in places.... its hard not to be charmed by van Genechtens smiley, rosy-cheeked ghosts, who could give Casper a run for his money in the cuteness department" - Publishers Weekly Ghost Gilbert is a very special ghost, ever since he was little. When he goes to Ghost school, he quickly makes a lot of new friends. Gilbert always cheerfully takes part in everything. But when the Principal wants him to call "Boooooooh" just like a real ghost, all Gilbert can do is whisper a soft "Bahoo". Will Gilbert ever become a real ghost? A warm picture book about a different and special ghost, about fitting in and being true to yourself. Author Biography Guido Van Genechten (1957, Belgium) studied drawing and painting, graphics and photography. Afterward, he worked for many years in the graphic industry. Now Guido works as a full-time illustrator of childrens books. In 1998 he won the international Illustrators Award City of Hasselt with his picture book Ricky. This prize was the beginning of his international career as a childrens book illustrator. Since that moment, Guido Van Genechten has created many best-selling stories and received several awards. In 2007 he was the winner of the Readers Digest Award for Best Childrens Book Illustrator. And in the past ten years, his books were published in 30 countries around the world. Review "A little ghost unapologetically makes the most of being different.From the beginning, pink-sheeted Gilbert stands out among all the other white-draped ghosts, but his parents love him no less for it. His peers accept him too, letting him daydream alone in his room at Ghost School when he wants to. But the principal is not so understanding, banishing him to the Abandoned Tower when Gilbert can summon only a weak "Ba...ba...bahoo" during "real ghost" class. Off Gilbert floats to the tower, where he meets a black cat named Meow, who wears a pink bow on his tail and shares Gilberts penchant for interior decoration. They make the tower into a cozy home, where they entertain all the other ghosts when they get tired of haunting. What with the color and behavior codes planted in the story and illustrations, its hard not to read this as a coming-out allegory, but the agenda does nothing to weigh down its sheer, goofy good-heartedness. Van Genechten adopts a gray palette for the ghostly scenes, Gilberts pink sheet noticeably standing out; Gilbert and Meows tower home features green-and-pink curtains and porcelain tea things, all lit with a rosy glow. Children will wonder why Gilberts loving parents dont stick up for him, but theyll also applaud the way Gilbert calmly makes his own way."Different" never looked so appealing." - Kirkus Reviews"Gilbert is different than his fellow ghosts at Ghost School—not only is he a pale pink, instead of white, but when he tries to say "Boo," all that comes out is a stammering "Ba... ba... bahoo." The principal banishes Gilbert to the menacing "Abandoned Tower" to learn how to be scary, but when he meets Meow, a black cat with a purple bow around his tail, the two new friends turn the forbidding, decrepit tower into a cozy abode, complete with curtains, vases of flowers, and a roaring fireplace. Its a sweet story about outsider friendship that is just slightly scary in places. While the plot is as airy as Gilbert himself, its hard not to be charmed by van Genechtens smiley, rosy-cheeked ghosts, who could give Casper a run for his money in the cuteness department." - Publishers Weekly Promotional National Publicity campaign IndieBound/Advance Access copies available for indie booksellers NetGalley featured title Edelweiss DRC Newsletter feature Social media campaign across all platforms Heavy industry specific advertising campaigns Promotions at ALA Annual Submission to relevant awards Lexile Levelling, Guided Reading Levels provided Email campaign Review Quote "A little ghost unapologetically makes the most of being different. From the beginning, pink-sheeted Gilbert stands out among all the other white-draped ghosts, but his parents love him no less for it. His peers accept him too, letting him daydream alone in his room at Ghost School when he wants to. But the principal is not so understanding, banishing him to the Abandoned Tower when Gilbert can summon only a weak "Ba...ba...bahoo" during "real ghost" class. Off Gilbert floats to the tower, where he meets a black cat named Meow, who wears a pink bow on his tail and shares Gilberts penchant for interior decoration. They make the tower into a cozy home, where they entertain all the other ghosts when they get tired of haunting. What with the color and behavior codes planted in the story and illustrations, its hard not to read this as a coming-out allegory, but the agenda does nothing to weigh down its sheer, goofy good-heartedness. Van Genechten adopts a gray palette for the ghostly scenes, Gilberts pink sheet noticeably standing out; Gilbert and Meows tower home features green-and-pink curtains and porcelain tea things, all lit with a rosy glow. Children will wonder why Gilberts loving parents dont stick up for him, but theyll also applaud the way Gilbert calmly makes his own way. "Different" never looked so appealing. " - Kirkus Reviews "Gilbert is different than his fellow ghosts at Ghost School--not only is he a pale pink, instead of white, but when he tries to say "Boo," all that comes out is a stammering "Ba... ba... bahoo." The principal banishes Gilbert to the menacing "Abandoned Tower" to learn how to be scary, but when he meets Meow, a black cat with a purple bow around his tail, the two new friends turn the forbidding, decrepit tower into a cozy abode, complete with curtains, vases of flowers, and a roaring fireplace. Its a sweet story about outsider friendship that is just slightly scary in places. While the plot is as airy as Gilbert himself, its hard not to be charmed by van Genechtens smiley, rosy-cheeked ghosts, who could give Casper a run for his money in the cuteness department." - Publishers Weekly Author Comments Long ago, when traveling through Scotland with my parents, I met Gilbert in an old castle. He told me his life story, which I always remembered. "Ghosts only exist in books," my Dad once said. Thats why I wanted, so many years later, to write this book for, and about, Gilbert. That way, hell exist forever. Description for Sales People Bestselling picture book. Childrens book for ages 4 and up. Perfect Halloween story. From bestselling award-winning author-illustrator Guido Van Genechten. Guido Van Genechtens books have sold more than 4 million copies. Details ISBN1605377155 Author Guido Van Genechten Pages 24 Audience Age 2-7 Publisher Clavis Publishing Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1605377155 ISBN-13 9781605377155 Format Board Books DEWEY 839.3137 Audience Children/Juvenile Imprint Clavis Publishing Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Illustrations full color; 24 Illustrations, unspecified Publication Date 2021-09-14 AU Release Date 2021-09-14 NZ Release Date 2021-09-14 US Release Date 2021-09-14 UK Release Date 2021-09-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133067913;

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