Author: Emily Rosenthal

Gustavo the Shy Ghost meets I Talk Like a River in this sweet and spooky picture book about the many ways we communicate with each other.

Leroy the ghost loves his garden at Rosebud Manor. Every time a new family moves in, he greets them with a beautiful yellow rose, the flower of friendship. But no one understands what he's trying to say, and they always get scared away!

Then one day, Tara-a girl who uses a device to talk-moves in. It turns out Tara knows just as much about plants as Leroy. Is it possible she speaks the language of flowers, too, and that Leroy has finally found someone who understands him?

This sweet picture book celebrates the many different ways we communicate with each other, showing there's more than one way to find your voice and make a friend.

Publisher: Macmillan Publishers (MPS)
Published: 07/07/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781547615834

About the Author

Emily Rosenthal (she/her) is a writer and illustrator based in Baltimore, Maryland. She loves ghosts, monsters, and all kinds of creatures, and frequently tells stories about them. When not coming up with stories, Emily plays soccer, watches scary movies, and snuggles with her cat. She's thankful for everyone who has believed she has something important to say. Leroy Has Something to Say is her first picture book. Connect with her at emilyrosenthalart.com.

Thai My Phuong is a Vietnamese illustrator passionate about visual storytelling. With a BFA in Interior Design and an MA in Sequential Art/Illustration, she has worked with international publishers and taught illustration classes. Phuong currently lives in Chicago with her husband and a cat. Visit her work at https: //thaiphuong.net.