Thayer wrote 86 books for children, many of which the blueberry pie elf and the puppy who wanted a boy have become classics. I suggest you give these books a read for your kids,grandkids or even yourself. Despite a gorgeous new sheet of many colors, gus the friendly ghost continues to fade as a figure of perky fun. Ghosts by raina telgemeier paperback book the parent store. Mr frizzle wants the museum to be orderly, quiet and perfect for visitors. Weekly reader childrens book club presents gus and the baby. Gus was a friendly ghost is a children s picture book of thirtytwo pages. Was this book by any chance made into a cartoon series or a childrens movie. Gus was a friendly ghost weekly reader childrens book. Gus was a friendly ghost by thayer, jane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Weekly reader childrens book club presents gus was a friendly ghost. Gus gordon has found a grammar that unites free drawing with found images and has given us a book that floats in time. Shop at the scholastic store for the best books for children, educational resources for kids, crafts for kids, teachings resources and more. Gus was a friendly ghost a few things getting ready for halloween around these parts.
Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of northern california because her little sister, maya, is sick. There are deft verbal twists that keep the text pulsing, while visually the book is a master class in collage. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Here gus, tired of ironing, sells his homespun sheet and goes off to buy a new dripdry one, but he comes home in a funk because the laws of ghostdom call for white and he s developed a consuming desire for the beautiful colored and patterned ones on display at the store. Childrens fiction horror ghost stories books alibris. They are depicted as being courageous intelligent dogs owned by a well to do man living in the east.
Gus was a friendly ghost vintage kids books my kid loves. Visit scasls sc childrens book award page to learn more about past nominees and other materials. I always want cheese after reading or thinking about gus was a friendly ghost. Gus was a friendly ghost, jane thayer, weekly reader. But one morning gus wakes up to find tom and the ute are gone. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. These were some of my favorites growing up and i am on a mission to read all the books of my childhood all over again. I received a copy as a child and still have it today. Gus was a friendly ghost gus the ghost book 1 kindle edition. This fictional book is a great friendly ghost story and a perfect fit for halloween. A most cherished book i used to tell a story in a childrens library course and also shared in my experience working in an elementary school library.
Its a real life story about ida and gus, two polar bears in central park. Shop childrens fiction horror ghost stories books at alibris. See more ideas about childrens books, kids book club and vintage children s books. A sweet little story about gus and his unlikely friendship with a mouse, originally published in coming july, gus was a friendly ghost weekly reader children s book hardcover 1962 edition. Many clients have hired us as ghost writers for their books, so we must respect their privacy.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading gus was a friendly ghost gus the ghost book 1. How to hire a writer to write your book for children or young adults. Shop children s fiction horror ghost stories books at alibris. As the time of year when ghosts reunite with their loved ones approaches, cat must figure out how to put aside her fears for her sister s sake and her own. Weekly reader childrens book club presents gus and the baby ghost. Day four of the great post holiday give is a new reprint from purple house press of the classic gus was a friendly ghost.
When you are done shopping, you can complete the checkout process and make one payment for all the books together and one combined shipping amount. Imagine gus surprise when one night a baby ghost is left. It has fantastic illustrations and is a lot of fun. Vintage childrens book gus was a mexican ghost jane. Gus was a friendly ghost gus the ghost book 1 kindle edition by jane thayer, seymour fleishman. Childrens book writing services offers high quality writing services for a reasonable price. Childrens hardcover book, gus and the baby ghost, jane. No rips, tears, missing pages or damage there is a name address and phone number written inside front cover. She won the society of childrens book writers and illustrators undiscovered voices competition in 2012. In particular, i think childrens books about death are wonderful tools to explain and discuss death with kids who perhaps are caught off guard by its proximity to their own lives as i was. Gus was a friendly ghost, little lost ghost, whats a ghost going to do.
In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. And, funnily enough, my husband had saved another gus book gus and the baby ghost from his childhood, so now my son has two gus books. Weekly reader childrens book club presents gus and the. This was my mothers book when she was a child, and then it was mine, and now it belongs to my son. I believe the dogs are golden retrievers or labradors. Gus was a real dumb ghost 1982 gus tries to write his autobiography, but the publisher returns it, saying that there are too many errors in it. Gus and his bushytailed dog ella are best friends, but one night, as they sit before a glowing full moon, ella announces, im an old dog and wont be around much longer, though she promises to always be with him. Wonderful gently used like new gus and the baby ghost by jane thayer in excellent condition. Gus was a friendly ghost, little lost ghost, what s a ghost going to do. Oct 05, 2017 in particular, i think childrens books about death are wonderful tools to explain and discuss death with kids who perhaps are caught off guard by its proximity to their own lives as i was.
Gus lives in a historical museum with the cantankerous curator, mr. Here is a selection of childrens books about death, from picture to chapter books, that could ease the pain of a little one whos grieving. Weekly reader childrens book club presents gus was a. Scott and their twins, susie and sammy, lived there too during the summer. I am looking for a book about an abandoned house in the middle of nowhere.
With coras help and a book about caring for ghostly babies, gus manages just fine. The stories are interesting, not too long and engaging for kids. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. To purchase more than one book, add the books you want to your ebay cart. Its sensitively written and the illustrations are gorgeous. Oct 04, 2010 to get you guys in the mood, im giving away a classic hardcover book from the gus the ghost series by jane thayer with illustrations by seymour fleishman. Join me in reading gus was a friendly ghost, written by jane. He runs the museum during the day, and gus watches over it at night. In heartbreaking comic bookstyle frames, gus slowly moves on from the death of his dog.
Seymour fleishman a ghost and a mouse have a summer house all to themselves while the folks are away for the winter. Weekly reader children s book club presents gus was a friendly ghost. A most cherished book i used to tell a story in a children s library course and also shared in my experience working in an elementary school library. The child develops some illness that requires quarantine at home. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. Childrens hardcover book, gus and the baby ghost, jane thayer, fiction, illustrated, halloween, kids story, ghost story a wonderful childrens hardcover book called gus and the baby ghost by jane thayer. Gus was a friendly ghost weekly reader childrens book hardcover 1962 edition hardcover 1962. Gus was a friendly ghost gus the ghost jane thayer, seymour fleishman on. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If you would like the option to help support my channel, and also have a chance to. Vintage collectible 1960s childrens book gus was a friendly ghost by jane thayer illustrated by seymour fleishman halloween book. I only managed to find one of my old gus books from childhood in my parents home when we were cleaning it out, pretty ragged, and it was the first gus book, introducing us to gus. It was first published in the united states in 1961.
Ghost children is a compassionate and gritty examination of love and loss from one of britains mostloved writers, sue townsend. Childrens book ghostwriter childrens book ghostwriter. The store, the store, gus dog goes to work, every day gus dog goes to work in the back of the ute with his owner, tom the shearer. If youre like me, you can never leave the book store with just one book. The parade route is changed so it can go down the street where the child lives, allowing himher to view the parade. Raina telgemeier has masterfully created a moving and insightful story about the power of family and friendship, and how it gives us the courage to do what we never thought possible. I am looking for a book that relates the lives of several aristocratic dogs living on an estate. There are two types of editions in book publishing. If you have the perfect childrens story with compelling characters and spell bounding story, a ghost writer would string all your thoughts and ideas to form a fresh novel. Gus was a friendly ghost gus the ghost book 1 kindle. When the scott family sells the house, and it looks like it might be demolished because its. Gus was a friendly ghost, by jane thayer, illustrated by seymour fleishman, 1962 house illustration gus was a friendly ghost i had this book when i was a kid. The clean, contemporary feel is edged with late 19th century parisian flourishes.
Gus was a friendly ghost gus the ghost book 1 kindle edition by thayer, jane, fleishman, seymour. Gus and mouse have moved into the historical museum, living there with mr. Weekly reader children s book club presents gus and the baby ghost. For a free quote on ghostwriting your childrens or young adult book, tap or click the red button to the right. There was once a friendly ghost, by the name of gus, who lived in an old. Gus was a friendly ghost literawiki fandom powered by. Come discover the south carolina book awards, where each title is chosen to encourage students to read good quality contemporary literature. The homeowners dont believe in ghosts, but joke when they hear a noise, saying it was their ghost. Ages 48 ages 912 best kids stories book lists chapter books fantasy. A funny little story about gus and his unlikely friendship with a mouse. Gus was a friendly ghost gus the ghost book 1 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. See the complete gus the ghost series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Looking for a book about a child looking forward to a town parade. I have been looking for this book for about 40years.
Pumpkin book read aloud halloween books for kids halloween story. Here gus, tired of ironing, sells his homespun sheet and goes off to buy a new dripdry one, but he comes home in a funk because the laws of ghostdom call for white and hes developed a consuming desire for the beautiful colored and patterned ones on display at the store. Gus was a friendly ghost by jane thayer librarything. Gus was a friendly ghost by jane thayer this is another childhood favorite.
Gus was a mexican ghost 1974 gus travels to mexico. Gus the friendly ghost in great, vintage condition. Gus was a friendly ghost by jane thayer, seymour fleishman. Vintage 1972 childrens book gus and the baby ghost jane. Sandra greavess top 10 ghost stories childrens books. First published in 1962, children have delighted in this story and other gus the ghost books for over fifty years. It was written by the prolific american author catherine wooley under the pseudonym.
It was written by the prolific american author catherine wooley under the pseudonym of jane thayer and illustrated by seymour fleishman. When i was about 5, i received a book in the mail gus was a friendly ghost by. Since 2002, i have provided superior service to my clients, and have assisted them in achieving their goals of writing for children. Gus the ghost series jestresss forgotten books and stories. Seymour fleishmans sweet, nostalgic illustrations bring gus, the scotts and mouse to life. Gus becomes interested in color and decides that ghosts can be more colors than just white. Buy gus was a friendly ghost by jane thayer, seymour fleishman illustrator online at alibris. Enjoy this story time while i read to you a few very special books about a friendly little ghost named gus. She won the society of children s book writers and illustrators undiscovered voices competition in 2012 and her first novel, the skull in the wood, was. The south carolina childrens book award nominees are appropriate for a 36 grade level.
Late one night, cora came in from a moonlit walk and said, a baby ghosts outside. Gus was a friendly ghost literawiki fandom powered by wikia. Gus, the story s title character and protagonist is a ghost who simply wants everyone to be happy. Cite the book as you normally would, but add the number of the edition after the title. Ghost writing childrens books writing for children with. All purchases earn scholastic rewards for your nominated school. This book is vintage 1972 william morrow and company. Do you want to bring a child on an amazing journey, do you want your book to lull a young child to sleep, or maybe you want to teach a child about something.
The childs father, christopher moore, was devastated by the loss and he retreated from the world. There was once a friendly ghost, by the name of gus, who lived in an old house in the country. Gus was a friendly ghost is a childrens picture book of thirtytwo pages. Gus and the baby ghost by jane thayer read aloud for kids. Catherine woolley august 11, 1904 july 23, 2005 known also by the pen name jane. To get you guys in the mood, im giving away a classic hardcover book from the gus the ghost series by jane thayer with illustrations by seymour fleishman. Theres a beautifully illustrated book out called ida always by carol levis. My kids love gus i was so happy to find more of gus s adventures here. See more ideas about childrens books, kids book club and vintage childrens books. Gus and the baby ghost is the 4th book in the series. A childrens book ghostwriter would bring all the above mentioned elements together and give your story a whole new edge. Gus was a friendly ghost by jane thayer, illustrated by seymour fleishman.
Seventeen years ago angela carr aborted an unwanted child. How can she leave the past behind when he wont let her. As it says in the title of the first book, gus is a friendly ghost. Ida got sick and died and we see how gus dealt with her illness and death. A sweet little story about gus and his unlikely friendship with a mouse, originally published in coming july, gus was a friendly ghost weekly reader childrens book hardcover 1962 edition. Gus and the baby ghost by jane thayer, illustrated by seymour fleishman weekly reader vintage childrens book gus and the baby ghost by jane thayer super cute kids picture book from 1972 name written on front inside cover hardcover 32 pages gus and the baby ghost 1972 by jane thayer, illustrated by seymour fleishman weekly reader vintage.
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