The Unsinkable Gus Davis is a heartwarming book that not only tells the story of a persistent little Frenchie who wants nothing more than to swim, but also teaches an important lesson about pet safety around the water.
Description
Gus Davis is a French bulldog who thinks he can do anything—even swim. Bean is Gus’s human best friend who thinks bulldogs aren’t designed for the water.
Who is right?
It turns out, they both are!
All it takes is a persistent bulldog and a creative human friend to prove that, with a little practice and adaptation, anything is possible. The Unsinkable Gus Davis is a playful story about figuring things out, staying safe around water, and laughing along the way!
About the author(s)
Laurie Trumble Davis is a book lover who lives in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, with her family. They spend their summers on Cape Cod at Schoolhouse Pond, where Gus, her French bulldog, believed he was the best swimmer on the pond. And he was. . . especially when wearing his life jacket! A lifelong lover of books, fun, and adventure, she is passionate about stories that help children develop strength, courage, and self-confidence.
Paulette Bogan is the author and illustrator of many beloved books for children, including Virgil & Owen, Virgil & Owen Stick Together, and Bossy Flossy. She lives in New York City with her family. They spend their summers at the Jersey Shore, where Moof, her Havanese, is afraid of the water and doesn’t like sand on his paws.
Reviews
A sweet celebration of the bond between kids and their dogs.
Lovable Gus teaches us to never give up and that families need to practice water safety with dogs as well as kids. As a vet with over 30 years experience, I am glad to see this story finally told.
This book is wicked cute....an excellent story for children of all ages.
The Unsinkable Gus Davis...captures the determination of a dog and the love of a child that befriended him.