The Happy Ghost is an illustrated picture book about a stingray who simply wants a friend, but is met with screams instead of hellos. This happy stingray continues to be mistaken time and time for a ghost simply by how they look, and not for who they really are. This is Marshalsey's third author-illustrated book.
The Happy Ghost teaches kids how to not judge others before they have gotten to know them and how prejudice can effect others.
The Happy Ghost teaches kids how to not judge others before they have gotten to know them and how prejudice can effect others.
Publishing with Brown Paper Fox in April 2026.
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KIRKUS REVIEW
"Skillfully conjures a seascape filled with adorable characters and offers a reminder to welcome difference with compassion."
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DEVELOPMENT
A look at some of the sketches & development
