Gus, a raccoon who loves all things sweet, learns what happens when you want something too much. After Gus gets caught taking candy from the store, Papa reminds him that temptation might be strong for us, but it’s not too strong for Jesus. Both Gus and Papa can ask Jesus for help when they want something too much.
The last page contains information for parents on how God, in his Word, helps us turn to Jesus when we are tempted. Together children and parents will be guided into meaningful conversations about living by faith in the details of everyday life.
Also included is a tear-out page of Back Pocket Bible Verses that will give children a practical way to remember God’s words when they want something too much.
A new series of hardback, illustrated children’s books for three-to eight-year-olds–each centered on an animal family–bring gospel help and biblical counsel to families. The animal characters, colorful illustrations, and the real-life issues each animal family face will captivate children. The first three books address anxiety, anger, and failure, bringing biblical help and hope to issues every child faces.
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Summary
Gus Loses His Grip is a book in the Good News for Little Hearts series. This story is to help kids learn about wanting something and then feeling like you have to have it and making bad decisions as a result.
The story is well done. It even addresses how the adults can struggle with the same thing. I love how the stories promote good relationships between the kids and parents.
This series is designed to provide gospel help and biblical counsel to families. The stories are not trying to teach a moral issue, instead they take a child through a real life scenario played out by animals. Then they help the parent and the child with how to rely on God to get through the issue.
The books also provide tear our scripture cards in the back for kids.
The author is a licensed psychologist.
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