The Powerful Gus!
#1 in Gus the Elephant Series
What’s inside...
Introducing 'The Fear-Busting Friend,' a delightful and empowering book for children aged 3 to 8. This semi-gloss 28-page paperback book features vibrant illustrations and follows the story of Gus, a fearless adventurer. Gus' adventures inspire children to embrace their inner strength and conquer fears, helping to build resilience and self-confidence. This book serves as a great tool for bedtime stories, classroom reading, or quality time with your child. Order your copy today to help your child's confidence soar and provide them with a fear-busting adventure that will last a lifetime.
Discussion points
What do you think makes Gus feel powerful?
Can you think of a time when you felt powerful like Gus?
How did Gus help his friends in the story?
What would you do if you had powers like Gus?
How do you think the story would change if Gus didn’t have his powers?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive intonation and dramatic pauses while reading to make the character of Gus come alive.
Encourage your child to imagine and describe what their own superpowers might be, further linking the story to their personal experiences.
Discuss real-life situations where they can feel powerful, like during a sports game or while helping around the house.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite scene, helping them connect visually and creatively with the story.
Talk about the emotions Gus felt during different parts of the book to help your child understand and express their own emotions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Gus faces various challenges but learns to overcome them with persistence and courage.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by not giving up easily when faced with difficulties in school or while learning new skills.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Gus learns to understand and share the feelings of other characters in the story.
Real-World Application: This can help children develop the ability to empathize with their peers, enhancing their social interactions and friendships.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: Throughout the book, Gus uses his imagination to solve problems and create fun solutions.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to use their creativity to solve problems or express themselves in various activities such as arts and crafts or creative writing.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Gus collaborates with friends to achieve common goals, showing the importance of working together.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be mirrored in a child's life during group projects or team sports, teaching them the value of cooperation and collective effort.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Gus takes responsibility for his actions and learns from his mistakes through the story.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to take responsibility for their actions and understand the impact of their decisions on others and themselves.