Gus Davis is an irrepressible French Bulldog who believes he can do anything—including swim. His best (human) friend, Bean, knows that it’s impossible for bulldogs to swim: their legs are too short, their noses are too flat, and their bodies are too pudgy! The problem is that Gus isn’t having any of it. But Bean is caring and smart. She figures out the problem and comes up with a solution so that Gus can splash around safely. And Gus? Well, of course, he knew he could swim all along. This delightful story about how we all get by with a little help from our friends provides an opportunity to talk about swimming and water safety in a way that is playful, humorous, and engaging.
Laurie also has tips and activities for kids to help parent's get conversations started about water safety, available HERE. And a fun book trailer can be found HERE.
More at laurietrumbledavis.com.
One winner will receive The Unsinkable Gus book ($17.95). Open to U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous United States. You must be 18 years old to enter to win.
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— Dr. Leslie Marci, VMD - Acorn Animal Hospital, Franklin MA
THE UNSINKABLE GUS DAVIS IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER EVERYWHERE BOOKS ARE SOLD.
Laurie Trumble Davis is a book lover who lives in Hopkinton, Massachusetts with her family. For more than 20 years, Laurie has enjoyed summers on Cape Cod, at Schoolhouse Pond, where Gus (her family's French bulldog) believed he was the best swimmer on the pond. And he was ... especially when wearing his life jacket! Although this is her debut picture book, Laurie is no stranger to the world of books and book selling. She has worked for Barnes & Noble coordinating author appearances in New England. She has also done publicity and promotions in news media. In her free time, Laurie enjoys snickerdoodle iced coffee (cream, no sugar) and taking her puppy, Odin on adventures.
My dad taught me how to swim. It is definitely an essential life skill that every kid should learn!
ReplyDeleteI have no ideal!!!! I remember they build a new swimming pool about 3 blocks from our house. And we were there ever day they also had a great kiddie pool and mom would bring little brother down a couple times a week.
ReplyDeleteI learned on my own.
ReplyDeleteMy Mom taught me how to swim.
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