{"product_id":"gus-9781922610720","title":"Gus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA funny, heartfelt story about the lifelong friendship between a crocodile and the boy who becomes his zookeeper--perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eA Sick Day for Amos McGee.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGus is the star of the reptile house. He enjoys putting on a show for visitors, and no one adores seeing\u003cbr\u003eGus more than Edward. They don't just share a bond; they share a birthday. So, Edward decides to become a zookeeper, looking after all of the reptiles, but especially Gus. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the years, they spend every birthday together, but one day Edward doesn't show up for their shared celebration. Naturally, Gus decides to leave the zoo and find him. \u003cbr\u003eDon't worry, readers. Edward is okay, and Gus is determined to make sure he stays that way. Birthday buddies and true friends stick together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gus is a celebration of how much having people care about us means, whether we are very young or very, very old.\" - Dr. Stephanie Ward, Onscreen geriatrician for ABC television show \"Old People's Home for 4 Year Old's\" and \"Old People's Home for Teenagers.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiz Murray\u003c\/b\u003e is a teacher and library director from Melbourne's south-east. She lives with three lovely boys (one husband, two sons) and loves the beach, playing board games with her friends and baking wonky biscuits. For a while, she worked in a school (not enough books), at a library service (not enough kids), and finally became a teacher librarian so she could surround herself with books and kids (perfect). She also serves on the committee for YABBA (Young Australian Best Book Awards), where she loves to celebrate Australian literature and young Australian readers. \u003ci\u003eGus\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut children's book. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWalid Serageldine\u003c\/b\u003e is a Swiss illustrator, living and working in Lucerne. He was a finalist in the Golden Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition for his debut picture book. \u003ci\u003eGus\u003c\/i\u003e is his second children's book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Berbay Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51183550464274,"sku":"9781922610720","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0889f933-4cfe-4f67-ace9-b5dde3bdabcf.jpg?v=1744469687","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gus-9781922610720","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}