The Very Patient Gus Davis (A Gus Davis Book)

By Laurie Trumble Davis, illustrated by Marjorie van Heerden

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8886452259,
Published by ‎ Greenleaf Book Group (Sept. 2024)

Gus Davis is an irrepressible French bulldog who wants what he wants when he wants it. Bean is Gus’s best friend who knows that what he needs is to be patient. Who will win?

They both will!

“Bean is a wonderful example of patience, while Gus, learns that practicing patience isn’t always easy. A delightful story with illustrations that capture the personalities of Gus and Bean. The Very Patient Gus Davis is a fun read for little ones who just can’t wait for that cookie!”
—Linda Higley, retired educator

 

 
 

Kita’s Dance with Dust
by Vennessa Scholtz, Illustrared by Marjorie van Heerden
Published by LAPA (2023) (Penguin Publishers) South Africa.

ISBN 9780637002097

Kita loves walking on the dusty red road. Mama tells Kita not to make red dust clouds. Mama says if the red dust cloud grows, it will become a Dust Eater. Dust Eaters swallow little girls in one big bite. Kita doesn’t think that story is true. Mama just doesn’t want her to get her pretty dress all dirty with the red dust. One afternoon, Kita learns what Mama is talking about. Kita has a Dance with the Dust. 

 

Posey’s Problem
Written by Kathy Simmers, illustrated by Marjorie van Heerden
Publisher: Bound To Happen Publishing, Inc. (HWIN) (USA) - 2023 

Publication date: 12/05/2023 

ISBN-13: 9781735351117

 Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 8.72inches(w) x 10.27inches(h) x 0.12inches(d)
Age Range: 6 - 8 Years

Awards: 

 American Horse Publications Media Award – Best Fiction Book.

 Equus Film Festival – Winnie Award

 

Posey is a show pony who has a big problem. No matter how hard she works, no matter how many times she wins or how much she loves her kids, the problem will always be there. Eventually, her riders will outgrow her and she’ll be moved to the next family.

Yet, despite her problem, Posey continues to do everything with her whole heart. She continues to be a champion through and through, and her resilience as she navigates change teaches us all that love is what really matters. As we follow Posey on her journey, Posey demonstrates the enduring power of love.
In their newest collaboration, the award-winning duo from Jump the Moon, Kathy Simmers and Marjorie van Heerden, combine beautiful illustrations and a delightful story to bring Posey’s story to life.
Posey’s Problem offers young readers inspiration for persevering through change and keeping an open heart, and perfectly compliments Jump the Moon in the growing Pony Tales series.