Leo: A Ghost Story

Author/Illustrator: Mac Barnett/Christian Robinson

Genre: Fantasy

Awards: None

Grade Level: K-2nd

This book is about a ghost that unfortunately was disliked by the new family that moved into his house. They hired many different people to rid him of his home. Leo set out to find a new home. He tried asking for directions, but no one could see him until he stumbled upon a young girl. This girl invited him to play with her and her friends. Leo couldn't see her friend and soon realized they were imaginary just like she thought he was. Could Leo tell the girl that he was a ghost and keep the friendship? One night a robber tried to break in and Leo came to the rescue. At this point, he had to say the obvious. A friendship was formed between a young girl and a ghost.

This book is a great read for young elementary students in K-2nd. This book can be stretched a bit to teach students a lesson on differences. I would use this book to teach students that we all are different whether we are 6ft tall, have brown hair, or even are a ghost; we all are the same.