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by Lau Moraiti (Author), Lau Moraiti (Illustrator)
A hauntingly heartwarming tale of friendship, healing, and the music that connects us all.
In The Ghost of Blanes Museum, young readers are invited into a beautifully told story where the past and present intertwine through the quiet corridors of an old mansion-turned-museum. Clara, a gentle ghost who once called the Blanes Museum her home, longs for companionship in her lonely afterlife. Her only solace is music, playing melodies that echo through the halls when she thinks no one is listening.
- Emotionally rich storyline that explores themes of loneliness, grief, connection, and the transformative power of friendship.
- Atmospheric illustrations capture the beauty of the museum setting, the warmth of intergenerational friendship, and the gentle presence of Clara the ghost.
- Cultural enrichment through Spanish vocabulary, subtly integrated into the story and visuals to promote bilingual engagement and context learning.
- A rare portrayal of aging, enduring love, and curiosity, told through the character of Rodriguez and his memories of his wife, Quica.
- Ideal for classroom discussion or bedtime reading--invites conversations about empathy, aging, and emotional intelligence. Perfect for readers ages 6-8, The Ghost of Blanes Museum is a unique and memorable picture book that will stay with children and adults alike long after the final page.
Author Biography
Lau Moraiti is a children's book author-illustrator from Uruguay. Story themes she loves to explore: growing up, finding your path, and learning to accept change. Her aim is to make readers feel "cozy and at home" through fun, engaging, and adorable worlds and characters. Her favorite mediums are watercolors and colored pencils.
