A Friend for Ghost

Written by Suzanne Kaufman

A lonely ghost finds unexpected friendship with a wandering balloon.

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32 pages· 123 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a bustling city, a lonely ghost longs for companionship. Overlooked by everyone, Ghost's world changes when a bright red balloon drifts into its life. Together, they explore the joys of friendship, but when the balloon disappears, Ghost discovers that sometimes, when you seek a friend, one finds you. Will Ghost find the connection it yearns for, or will it remain unseen in the crowd? This heartwarming tale invites readers to believe in the magic of unexpected friendships and the courage to reach out.

From the publisher

A loveable, lonely ghost meets a buoyant new companion, proving that friendship is never truly out of reach. Most of the timeno one noticed Ghost.It isn’t always easy for a ghost to make friends; even a rosy-cheeked ghost with big glasses. Ghost lives in a noisy, diverse city where children play and laugh, and longs to join in. But most people look right through Ghost. When a bright red balloon wanders Ghost’s way, the connection is instantaneous. Together they try everything Ghost had ever hoped to share with a friend. But when Ghost’s balloon gets lost, Ghost learns that when you’re looking for a friend, a friend might find you.With A Friend for Ghost, Suzanne Kaufman, New York Times Bestselling illustrator of All Are Welcome, brings watercolors to life in an utterly charming tale about putting yourself out there and finding the ones who get you.

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