This Is Gus

Hardcover
$18.99 US
On sale May 19, 2020 | 32 Pages | 9780593097366

"A surefire hit for all picture-book collections." --Booklist

"Give grumpy Gus and his positive puppy pal another sausage and invite them back for a sequel." --Kirkus

Meet Gus. He is one grumpy dog who doesn't like much of anything, especially making new friends. So what will Gus do when a little puppy comes barking into his life?


Readers are invited to giggle their grumps away with Gus and his adorable, new puppy friend in this hilarious picture book by Chris Chatterton.
Chris Chatterton began his career in graphic design and animation, working on a variety of projects including Doctor Who and CBBC's The Dumping Ground. Chris's passion for illustration then led him to pursue a career as a freelance artist working on a number of children's books. Originally from County Durham, Chris now lives and works in the basement studio of his house in Newcastle Upon Tyne. View titles by Chris Chatterton

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"A surefire hit for all picture-book collections." --Booklist

"Give grumpy Gus and his positive puppy pal another sausage and invite them back for a sequel." --Kirkus

Meet Gus. He is one grumpy dog who doesn't like much of anything, especially making new friends. So what will Gus do when a little puppy comes barking into his life?


Readers are invited to giggle their grumps away with Gus and his adorable, new puppy friend in this hilarious picture book by Chris Chatterton.

Author

Chris Chatterton began his career in graphic design and animation, working on a variety of projects including Doctor Who and CBBC's The Dumping Ground. Chris's passion for illustration then led him to pursue a career as a freelance artist working on a number of children's books. Originally from County Durham, Chris now lives and works in the basement studio of his house in Newcastle Upon Tyne. View titles by Chris Chatterton

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