Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire

THE WINNER OF THE KLAUS FLUGGE PRIZE 2021<BR><BR>A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER <BR><BR>"A great story about making friends by being yourself and the illustrations are a constant visual delight" Malorie Blackman<BR><BR>A 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. <BR><BR>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..."<BR><BR>With exquisite detail and humour, Flavia Z. Drago's vivid illustrations tell a sweet and offbeat story of friendship and courage.<BR><BR>"Terrific illustrations." The Irish Independent<BR><BR>"This sweet and spooky tale of friendship makes a quirky Halloween pick." Bookseller

Leila is spellbindingly good at everything ... until she discovers that baking is no piece of cake!<BR><BR>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. <BR><BR> 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?<BR><BR> "A fun and colourful reminder that no one can be the best at everything, even powerful little witches." Bookseller<BR><BR> "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." Times<BR><BR>Have you met Leila's friends?<BR>- Gustavo, the Shy Ghost<BR>- Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire

From the acclaimed author-illustrator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost comes a charmingly spooky celebration of difference sure to resonate with parents and children alike.<BR><BR>Vlad is a vampire with the misfortune of having rosy cheeks that—gasp!—make him look abysmally alive. But being the fabulous vampire that he is (and hoping to avoid rejection), he hides his rosy complexion behind elaborate vampire outfits in traditional black. That is, until he finds out that his best friend has a pink secret of her own . . . With signature flair, Flavia Z. Drago offers a story about being yourself and finding your community, strikingly illustrated in a distinctive, detailed art style influenced by her Mexican heritage.

Gustavo ist ein Geist. Er kann alle möglichen paranormalen Dinge tun, wie durch Wände gehen, Gegenstände fliegen lassen und im Dunkeln leuchten. Und er liebt es, auf seiner Geige schöne Musik zu spielen. Aber Gustavo hat ein Problem. Er ist schüchtern. Das bedeutet, dass ihm einige Dinge schwerfallen, wie sich in eine Schlange zu stellen, um ein Eis zu kaufen, oder mit den anderen Monstern zu reden. Aber Gustavo sehnt sich danach, Teil von etwas zu sein, er sehnt sich danach, gesehen zu werden. Mehr als alles andere möchte er einen Freund finden. Also nimmt er all seinen Mut zusammen und schickt einen ganz besonderen Brief: 'Liebe Monster, ich möchte euch zu meinem Geigenkonzert auf der Party zum Tag der Toten einladen ...'

Eine Geschichte über das magische Miteinander! Leila ist eine außergewöhnliche junge Hexe, mit ganz besonderen Talenten. Sie ist die flinkste Fliegerin, die zirkusreifste Zauberin und eine fantastische Figurenwandlerin. Außerdem ist sie die Jüngste in einer langen Reihe von Meisterbäckerinnen. Leilas großer Traum ist es, DEN GROSSEN HEXENKUCHEN-WETTBEWERB zu gewinnen. Aber selbst mit den zauberhaftesten Rezepten muss Leila eine schreckliche Wahrheit sehr zu ihrer Überraschung erkennen: Das Backen ist gar nicht so einfach. Natürlich gibt Leila nicht auf,und zum Glück hat sie drei magische Schwestern, die immer bereit sind, ihr zu helfen!

In this charming picture book from the author-illustrator of Gustavo, The Shy Ghost, a witch who is spellbindingly good at everything discovers that baking is no piece of cake.<BR><BR>Leila Wayward is a little witch who excels at everything she does. She’s the fastest flier, the most cunning conjuror, and the most superb shape-shifter. She has won trophies for potions, herbology, and alchemy—and now she dreams of winning the Magnificent Witchy Cake-off! As the youngest in a long line of masters of the Dark Arts of Patisserie, Leila wants her entry to be perfect. But even with the most bewitching of recipes, she realizes a terrible truth: she’s a disaster in the kitchen. Luckily, Leila has three magical sisters who are happy to share their culinary secrets with her. What’s more, Leila discovers that baking with them is fun! Win or lose, she has already tasted the sweetest thing of all: acceptance—with a pinch of nightshade and a bit of mandrake. Filled with expressive and fancifully offbeat illustrations, Flavia Z. Drago’s enchanting story of trying your hardest despite your imperfections is sure to delight little witches and novice bakers alike.