Grumpy Ghost Upstairs

A grumpy little ghost makes a new friend in this wryly funny, spooky-but-cute picture book with striking illustrations reminiscent of Brian Selznick.

A little ghost lives in the attic of a big house. All alone: just how he likes it. Until one day a curious girl disturbs his peace and quiet. Why won't the annoying and slightly scary child go away? So he decides to do what ghosts do best...

Shy little ones will smile at the antics of the grumpy ghost in this charmingly offbeat story about being brave, adapting to change, and having the courage to open up to others. Perfect for spooky season and beyond!

About the author

Mamiko Shiotani is an award-winning author and illustrator from Japan. She studied ceramics at Joshibi University of Art and Design, Tokyo, and created background art for animated feature films before turning to picture books. The Grumpy Ghost Upstairs is her first book to be published in English.

Product details

• Authors: Mamiko Shiotani, Mamiko Shiotani
• Assisted by: Lawson Polly (Translation)
• Publisher: Floris Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 05.08.2025
• EAN: 9781782509264
• ISBN: 978-1-78250-926-4
• No. of pages: 36
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Japan, JUVENILE FICTION / Horror, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / Ghost Stories, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Worry, fear, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Loneliness, isolation, JUVENILE FICTION / Places / Asia