I really don’t get this book. We have our cute little ghost who is unlike the others. He is sent to an abandoned tower because he is different. Now I know what you’re thinking, Awh he must find happiness, purpose, other friends there! Nope he sure doesn’t!! Nothing is good about being sent to this tower (it seems) except that some of the other ghosts get bored being ghosts and visit him.

I cannot for the life of me figure out what kids (or adults) are supposed to understand about this; other than ostracizing is normal? I just shake my head at this one and cannot figure out what they were going for. Or perhaps, given the abrupt ending they just missed some pages? (lol)

Regardless of what was intended, sadly Gilbert the Ghost missed the mark for me.

Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review

A cute, illustrated/picture book that kids will enjoy. I really liked the artwork and the message the book intends to send.

This was an adorable book. This book has lots of cute illustrations. This book was a simple and fun read. Highly recommended.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Gilbert the Ghost is an adorable children's book about a little Ghost called Gilbert who is very different to the other ghosts. When he goes to ghost school his principle trys to mold him into being the same as the other ghosts but Gilbert is unique and stays that way, happy within himself. Gilbert gets banished to the dark tower where he meets an interesting friend.
This book is so delightful and cute! The message given is to be who you are and don't feel you have to be something your not to fit in with others in a group.

A fun book for children. The illustrations were adorable. It's a book I would recommend to parents to read to their children.

This is a short children’s story about a ghost who’s different to all of the others. It’s a cute story with wonderful illustrations that shows children it’s okay to be different. I enjoyed it, but it could’ve been longer.

This is a charming best-selling character and this book’s author and illustrator is award-winning. Casper isn’t the only cute little ghost. The illustrations are colorful with spooky designs fitting this character and story. They are beautiful. Gilbert goes to Ghost school and makes friends. He doesn’t really act as scary as a real ghost though. This is a story about being yourself and that includes being your own ghost even being a different ghost by being yourself. He even looks a little different. It is a cute book.

'Gilbert the Ghost' with story and art by Guido Van Genechten is a picture book for younger readers about a ghost who wants to be different.

Young Gilbert the Ghost was born a bit different. At ghost school, he doesn't act like other ghosts. This gets him in trouble. He is sent to the Abandoned Tower, a place filled with dread in the hopes that this will change his ways. What happens instead is warm and wonderful.

I really liked this story about being different and learning to live that way. Gilbert stays true to himself in spite of pressure and the lesson is a good one. The illustrations are sweet.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Clavis Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

This beautifully illustrated story sends the message that it's ok to be different and to embrace those differences within ourselves. It's a simple story that packs a big punch. Highly recommended!

The shortness of this book made me a little confused but the message was sweet and nice. Perfect for kids!

We received an ARC from @clavis_publishing via @netgalley of Guido Van Genechten’s (@guidovangenechten) book #GilbertTheGhost in exchange for an honest review. 

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While your first instinct might be to pick this book up for Halloween, Gilbert the Ghost is the perfect book to read with children (or by yourself) any time of the year. 

To be honest, this book caught my attention because I loved that Gilbert was a little pink ghost with flowers surrounding him. However, what makes this book extra special is the lesson Gilbert has to offer. 
While Gilbert’s ghost friends are learning to be scary, Gilbert knows he doesn’t want to be. When the principal sends him to the Abandoned Tower to teach him to be scary, Gilbert stays true to himself. 
While staying true to yourself is a difficult thing to do sometimes, Gilbert reminds readers of the importance and rewards it brings.

Gilbert the ghost loves most of his classes at ghost school. He just has a hard time yelling boo. He gets banished until he can become a "real" ghost. This is a fun Halloween story for young kids. I really enjoyed the lesson that irs good to be different.

Thank you to Clavis Publishing & Netgalley for providing me with an e-ARC of Gilbert the Ghost in exchange for an honest review!

Gilbert the Ghost is definitely an adorable book & the illustrations are amazing. I loved the color scheme, the ghost designs, the whole cute shabang. Basically, my entire rating is based on the art, because the story itself fell flat. There wasn't much to it, which I suppose for the age group this might be okay, but in general it feels very incomplete.

This was a precious book about being kind and accepting each other's differences and different abilities. Perfect kid's book for spooky season. Pretty weird as a digital ARC though.

A very charming book about a cheery little ghost who doesn't find fun in scaring people or practicing his "boo"s. Super cute! I love the art!

Gilbert the Ghost, by Guido Van Genechten, is a story about one little ghost who is different from the rest of the ghosts. To start off, he was born pink, or perhaps he was born with a pink sheet. It isn't quite clear, as the book does make it seem that the ghosts are wearing sheets at times, making one wonder why they would be born with a sheet at all and if they can change their sheet. Being pink isn't the only thing that makes Gilbert different. When Gilbert goes to ghost school, he makes friends right away and tries everything. However, he just can't force himself to be scary and ends up sentenced to a scary tower for life. At the end, he embraces his individuality alone in his tower, making a home. When all of the other ghosts he once went to school with tire of being scary, they come to stay with him. The illustrations are cute, but honestly the message gets lost, like a drunk ghost stumbling around in the a dark tower.

Cute little story about a ghost that is a bit different but can be the one to solve a problem. Quick read for the kids.

Adorable little ghost story for spooky young children that is equal parts good Halloween fun and a sweet tale of learning to be comfortable and happy with yourself. No matter your perceived differences. It doesn’t matter if you can’t “BOOOOHHH!” as loudly as your Principal, or moan as deeply as your classmates, what matters is that you are true to yourself and embrace all that is you! Adorably whimsical illustrations add an extra layer of charm to this sweet story.

From the mouths of my 4 and 7 year olds:

“Gilbert is adorable. I love that he is pink because pink is my favorite color! And Meow is cute too. I like that they became friends.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

“I like that Gilbert met Meow and they made a happy place for all the other ghosts. I like that Gilbert was nice and friendly.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Gilbert can't seem to BOO like the other ghosts. As punishment, he's sent to an abandoned tower to think about what he's not done, I guess. There he meets a new friend, and . . . well, I don't want to ruin any of the fun. This is a sweet story of friendship, and finding out what makes YOU tick. With adorable illustrations by the author.

Just in time to grab for your littles for spooky season -> Gilbert is an adorable ghost, who doesn't really know how to 'ghost'. And when he tries to learn, he just can't get it right. And he... kind of doesn't want to be spooky and scary and learn to shout BOOOO and haunt people & places.

Look at these two cuddly friends in their cozy tower.

So when Gilbert is exiled to the abandoned tower, instead of learning to be scary in isolation, he instead makes a kitty cat friend named Meow, cleans and cozy-fies the tower, and welcomes all his former classmates over for tea and cookies whenever they're worn out from all their haunting adventures.

It's a sweet little story about not fitting in, but also not conforming  just because people say you should. Eventually, Gilbert - and everyone else - is much happier because he remains true to himself. What better message for kiddos is there than that?

You can order it now, but I got my copy free for honest review from #ClavisPublishing through #NetGalley.