LaRochelle, David. See the Ghost: Three Stories About Things You Cannot See. Mike Wohnoutka, Illus. Candlewick, 7/2023. [64]pp. Reader. Trade $9.99. 978-1-5362-1982-1. GRADES Kindergarten–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL.
Three simple stories interweave in an overarching storyline involving a ghost, a cat, a dog, the wind, and a fairy. First, the ghost scares the dog, then the cat, and then itself via a mirror. Next, the wind blows the leaves, then the dog, then the cat, and finally the words blow right off the page. Lastly, a fairy waves a magic wand and magically changes each character, which upsets the ghost and is unsuccessful against the wind, so the fairy becomes helpful and all have fun together. Easy, short sentences and simple gouache illustrations help the beginning reader be successful with the words and simple storyline. Lots of white space and an overall fun and easy storyline make for an enjoyable read.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library