Leo

A New York Times Best Illustrated Book— now in paperback!

“A fearful ghost, a take-charge girl, an interracial friendship, and a tale in which fear is . . . sweetly tied to positive qualities of imagination.” — The New York Times

"A beguiling story of acceptance."—San Jose Mercury News

Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year

"Offers comfort to any child who shares life with that one constant imaginary friend."—School Library Connection

"Dazzling."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“A warm and wise story about acceptance trumping difference.”-Publishers Weekly, starred review

"One of the most exciting picture books of 2015."--Kirkus Reviews

“A whimsical tale from Barnett aptly accompanied by enthralling artwork by Robinson.”--School Library Journal, starred review

"Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson's deceptively simple ghost story examines deep themes of perception and truth, friendship and loyalty."--Shelf Awareness

"There is nothing spooky about this moving story of friendship, acceptance, and belonging."--Boston Globe

“Touching.”--The Horn Book Magazine

"One of the year’s best picture books."--Julie Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast

"This deceptively simple story examines deep themes of perception and truth, friendship and loyalty."-- Shelf Awareness, starred review

"A charming little ghost who easily captures the reader’s heart."-- Kid Lit Reviews

"An enchanting tale that will linger in the memories of all who read (or hear) it."-- Books4YourKids

"A charming story of friendship and acceptance, told with crisp poignancy, enchanting retro-style artwork, and astute childlike perception."--School Library Journal

"The story has a light touch, but there's so much depth: a fearful ghost, a take-charge girl, and interracial friendship, and a tale in which fear is integrally and sweetly tied to positive qualities of imagination."--The New York Times

New York Times Best Illustrated Book of The Year

“A tender, touching story of friendship and the power of imagination.”-Booklist, starred review

"This gentle tale of friendship and acceptance is feather-light yet enchanting enough to be read over and over."--The Washington Post

"Don’t be afraid: This is a ghost story that will warm your heart."--BookPage

" A terrific little story about an unwanted ghost that finds a new friend."--Design Mom

Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Books of the Year About Friendship

Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year

"Defends the joy of invisible playfellows with captivating artwork and text that is a pleasure to read aloud."-- Wall Street Journal

Mac Barnett is the New York Times bestselling author of many picture books, including Telephone and Extra Yarn , which won a Caldecott Honor, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and the E.B. White ReadAloud Award. Mac Barnett has been selected as the ninth U.S. National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, appointed by the Library of Congress and Every Child a Reader. He lives in Oakland, California.

Christian Robinson has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including Last Stop on Market Street , which received a Newbery Medal, Caldecott Honor, and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, and Josephine: The Dazzling Life of Josephine Baker , which received the Coretta Scott King Honor, a Robert F. Sibert Honor, a Bologna Ragazzi Honor Award for nonfiction, and a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor. He lives in Oakland, California.