Flavia Z. Drago – illustratör

THE WINNER OF THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2021A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A great story about making friends by being yourself and the illustrations are a constant visual delight" Malorie BlackmanA brilliantly original, award-winning Halloween story perfect for children aged 3-5 who love friendly monsters and ghost stories, with gentle themes of shyness, courage, finding confidence, overcoming loneliness and being true to yourself. Gustavo is a ghost. He is good at doing all sorts of paranormal things, like walking through walls, making objects fly and glowing in the dark. And he loves playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo also has a problem. He is SHY. Which means some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye-scream or talking to the other monsters. But Gustavo longs to be a part of something, he longs to be seen. More than anything, he wants to make a friend. So, plucking up all his courage, he sends a very special letter: “Dear Monsters, I would like to invite you to my violin concert at the Day of the Dead party…”With exquisite detail and humour, Flavia Z. Drago’s vivid illustrations tell a sweet and offbeat story of friendship and courage.“Terrific illustrations.” The Irish Independent“This sweet and spooky tale of friendship makes a quirky Halloween pick.” Bookseller

From the creator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost comes an incredibly stylish series of early-learning board books – filled with monsters of all shapes and sizes!Lift the sheets, if you dare.Who will be hiding under there?Will you say eek? Or will you say oooh?Eek-a-peek-a ... peek-a-boo!Hidden beneath seven flaps, seven silly monsters are waiting to be discovered! Arh-wooh! It's Winston the hairy werewolf. Clackety clack! That must be Mr Bones, the handsome skeleton. Little ones will love making the noises, lifting the flaps, and of course – shouting PEEK-A-BOO! – in this interactive board book full of surprises.With monstrously bright and bold illustrations, read-aloud sounds, and a sturdy feel, this is the perfect gift for a new arrival, and a stylish addition to a toddler’s first library. A first game of peek-a-boo has never been wilder or such fun!

Knock-knock! Trick or treat ... which will it be? A monstrously sweet lift-the-flap book from the acclaimed creator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost.It's Halloween time, and Shelley can't wait to play Trick-or-Treat! Knock-knock! What’s behind this first door? It’s a ... TRICK! It's Gustavo and his creepy-crawlies! How about the next door? Knock-knock! It’s a ... TREAT! It's Mandy Mandrake with her beautiful jack-o’-lanterns!Little readers can happily “knock” on each door, lifting the flaps to discover tricks or treats. With a fun, join-in element and bright, cheery illustrations, Flavia Z. Drago weaves in cameos by characters from her other books to make this a Halloween treat for old fans and new friends. The perfect gift for a new arrival, and an original and stylish addition to any baby or toddler’s library.

Join in the spooky fun with this brand-new lift-the-flap board book from Flavia Z. Drago, the creator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost, filled with happy, sweet monsters of all shapes and sizes!Count to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and come and play Hide-and-Seek with Gustavo and his ghost dog, Buster. Meet all your favourite characters – and some brand new! – from the World of Gustavo who are hiding all across the book: peek in the window, look in the shower, open the wardrobe, or spy in the fridge … who will you find?From Flavia Z. Drago, the award-winning creator behind the bestselling Gustavo, the Shy Ghost and Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire, this is a monstrously bright and boldly illustrated board book with sturdy flaps to lift throughout.The perfect gift for a new arrival, and an original and stylish addition to any baby or toddler’s library.

A #1 New York Times bestseller!A story of friendship and courage – perfect for the spooky season or all year round!Gustavo is a ghost. He is good at doing all sorts of paranormal things, like walking through walls, making objects fly and glowing in the dark. And he loves playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo also has a problem. He is SHY. Which means some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye-scream or talking to the other monsters. But Gustavo longs to be a part of something, he longs to be seen. More than anything, he wants to make a friend. So, plucking up all his courage, he sends a very special letter: “Dear Monsters, I would like to invite you to my violin concert at the Day of the Dead party…” With exquisite detail and visual humour, Flavia Z. Drago’s vivid illustrations tell a sweet and offbeat story of belonging, bravery and friendship that is sure to be a treat for little ghouls and goblins everywhere.

Leila is spellbindingly good at everything ... until she discovers that baking is no piece of cake!From the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Gustavo, the Shy Ghost – a brilliantly original Halloween story perfect for children aged 3-5 who love witches, baking and stories about sisters and family. Set in Mexico, this Halloween picture book is about overcoming self-doubt, finding your confidence and the importance of perseverance. Plus … CAKE! Lots of cake. Leila Wayward is an extraordinary little witch who excels at everything she does. She's the fastest flier, the most cunning conjurer and the sneakiest shape-shifter. She is also the youngest in a long line of master bakers, so Leila's big dream is to win the most infamous culinary competition around: The Magnificent Witchy Cake-Off! But even with the most bewitching of recipes, Leila realizes a terrible truth: she’s a disaster in the kitchen! Luckily, Leila has three magical sisters who are always there for her. Can they remind her to have some fun along the way?“A fun and colourful reminder that no one can be the best at everything, even powerful little witches.” Bookseller“Leila Wayward is a brilliant little witch who seems good at everything […] the counter to Jill Murphy’s clumsy if charismatic Worst Witch and the ever accident-prone Meg in Helen Nicoll and Jan Pienkowski’s Meg and Mog classics.” TimesHave you met Leila's friends?- Gustavo, the Shy Ghost- Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire

“A heady mix of the quirky, the spooky and the fabulous, each page is a delight.” The ScotsmanJoin fabulous vampire Vlad as he learns to embrace his pink cheeks and and find his confidence!Vlad’s passion is fashion. And just like every other vampire, Vlad dresses head to toe in the colour black. But unlike other vampires, Vlad has bright pink cheeks: cheeks that make him look, and feel, so different. Vlad tries to hide behind his clothes and his cape but, as it turns out, being yourself – truly yourself – is the most fabulous way to be.An uplifting and charming celebration of our differences set in the same monster universe as the New York Times #1 bestseller, Gustavo, the Shy Ghost and Leila, the Perfect Witch.“This sweet, unspooky picture book about revealing your true self is elevated by Drago’s enticingly detailed illustrations, enlivened by riotous flashes of pink.” Guardian“A heartwarming exploration of self-discovery and acceptance, inviting readers to celebrate their differences and find pride in their uniqueness.” Books for Keeps

Come out, come out, wherever you are! A monstrously sweet lift-the-flap book from the acclaimed creator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost is perfect for Halloween—or any day.One, two, three, four, five! Buster, are you hiding behind the plant pots? No, it’s Jack O’Lantern, watering his mandrakes! Are you hiding under the bed? No, it’s Max the monster, looking for his lost yellow sock! Kids will happily lift the flaps to peek in the window, look in the shower, open the closet, or spy in the fridge and be surprised by friendly characters going about their day. With a fun interactive element and bright, cheery illustrations, Flavia Z. Drago weaves in cameos by characters from prior books to make this a memorable game of hide-and-seek for old fans and new friends.

From the creator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost comes an incredibly stylish series of early-learning board books – filled with monsters of all shapes and sizes!Eat like a monster! Eat like Simone. Simone has ONE TONGUE for licking tasty cones.Count from 1-10 with ten funny and flamboyant monsters! As little ones discover one tongue, two ears – and a lively monster with three eyes! – they'll be inspired to shake and move, and learn the names for their different body parts, too.With monstrously bright and bold illustrations, rhyming words, and a sturdy feel, this interactive board book is the perfect gift for a new arrival, and a stylish addition to a toddler’s first library. A first counting book has never been wilder or such fun!