Laurie Trumble Davis

The Unsinkable Gus Davis - A Gus Davis Book Laurie Trumble Davis

An important book about perceptions of safety vs real safety around water, and because it's engaging and playful, children will get the message without feeling like they're being schooled...

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.