"A beguiling story of acceptance."-San Jose Mercury News "This deceptively simple story examines deep themes of perception and truth, friendship and loyalty."-Shelf Awareness, starred review "A whimsical tale from Barnett aptly accompanied by enthralling artwork by Robinson."-School Library Journal, starred review "One of the year's best picture books."-Julie Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
“There is nothing spooky about this moving story of friendship, acceptance, and belonging."A tender, touching story of friendship and the power of imagination."-Booklist, starred review “A pleasure to read aloud.” - Wall Street Journal “This deceptively simple story examines deep themes of perception and truth, friendship and loyalty.” - Shelf Awareness, starred review “Warm and wise.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review “A tender, touching story of friendship and the power of imagination.” - Booklist, starred review “A whimsical tale from Barnett aptly accompanied by enthralling artwork by Robinson.” - School Library Journal, starred review This charming tale of friendship-from two of the best young minds in picture books: the author of the Caldecott Honor–winning Extra Yarn and the illustrator of the Bologna Ragazzi Award–winning Josephine-is destined to become a modern classic that will delight readers for years to come. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world.
He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. sweetly tied to positive qualities of imagination.” - The New York Times
“A fearful ghost, a take-charge girl, an interracial friendship, and a tale in which fear is . . .
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