Gussie & Max
A Sweet Story of First Friendships
Published on 3. January 2023
32 pages
978-1-5107-7127-7 (ISBN)
Description
An original and touching story of a little koala and monkey, the best of friends.
Where are you going and where have you been?
Gussie the Monkey and Max the Koala take us on a trip through the years of their friendship and accomplishments.
They remember standing on tip toes, needing help to build block towers, imaginary friends, and how hard it was to say goodbye.
As they anticipate new experiences like riding the school bus, learning addition and subtraction, and riding two-wheel bikes, they support one another in their journey of growing up and learning new things.
This book instills confidence, honors the value of friendships, and reassures little ones how to ease into new experiences in a hopeful, loving manner.
Where are you going and where have you been?
Gussie the Monkey and Max the Koala take us on a trip through the years of their friendship and accomplishments.
They remember standing on tip toes, needing help to build block towers, imaginary friends, and how hard it was to say goodbye.
As they anticipate new experiences like riding the school bus, learning addition and subtraction, and riding two-wheel bikes, they support one another in their journey of growing up and learning new things.
This book instills confidence, honors the value of friendships, and reassures little ones how to ease into new experiences in a hopeful, loving manner.
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Deirdre Sullivan is the author of Ming Goes to School and Ming and her Poppy. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts, with her husband, four daughters, and a sweet black lab. You can visit her online at https://deirdre-sullivan.net.
From simple sketches, to more whimsical illustrations, Lisa M. Griffin spends her time making art from a cozy studio in New Hampshire. She infuses joy and artistry into all her creations, in the hopes of adding more happiness to the world one illustration at a time. When she is not busy in the studio, Lisa enjoys yoga, reading, being outside in the sunshine, and spending time with family and friends. Find out more at lissamgriffin.com.
From simple sketches, to more whimsical illustrations, Lisa M. Griffin spends her time making art from a cozy studio in New Hampshire. She infuses joy and artistry into all her creations, in the hopes of adding more happiness to the world one illustration at a time. When she is not busy in the studio, Lisa enjoys yoga, reading, being outside in the sunshine, and spending time with family and friends. Find out more at lissamgriffin.com.
