Gus is a bulldog who thinks he can swim. This is a great book to help discuss water safety and how to behave around water. The illustrations are beautiful, very well done. The kids loved this book.

This is a very cute book with a good message. It is a very quick read that is wonderful for dog lovers and works to teach children about swimming difficulties and swimming safety.

French bulldogs have very short legs so they are unable to swim safely. But Gus is sure he can do it. How can his human, Bean, help him?

I love the illustrations that go with the very easy reading. Gus is adorable. I would be glad to buy this for my grandchildren and know they would love to read it to me!

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This was quite a cutesy animal read and a great summer tale about how sometimes the impossible is possible with a bit of ingenuity. This book is also a great summer holiday read as it is all about a girl named Bean who every day loves to swim down in the lake during the warm hot summer days. Each day Bean goes to the water, her little French bulldog Gus trots down and follows her to the water. He sees Bean having so much fun, that he wants to jump right in and join her. However, each time Gus ends up sinking and Bean has to save him. Just because he is a dog, doesn't mean that Gus is going to give up. Each day the same thing happens over and over again. That is until one day, Bean decides to bring a little lifejacket for Gus. At first, it is the most uncomfortable thing, but when he jumps into the water and floats - it becomes his favorite new object and therefore he is now 'The Unsinkable Gus Davis". If you love dogs and fun adventures, then this is the read for you. The Unsinkable Gus Davis is perfect for children aged 3- 6 years old and also includes beautiful illustrations thanks to Paulette Bogan.

What a sweet book about a Frenchie who just really wants to swim without sinking!

My four year old and I read this over and over. It was his most requested nightly book and we will definitely be picking up a hard copy for home. He is a dog lover so this book was right up his alley.

Additionally, there is room for a discussion on water safety with small children which can of be overly emphasized and the author also has additional What a sweet book about a Frenchie who just really wants to swim without sinking!

My four year old and I read this over and over. It was his most requested nightly book and we will definitely be picking up a hard copy for home. He is a dog lover so this book was right up his alley.

Additionally, there is room for a discussion on water safety with small children which can of be overly emphasized and the author also has additional resources online.

This book would be a great part of a summer or vacation gift for a toddler/preschooler. It is fun and engaging and will continue to be a favorite in our home.

This book would be a great part of a summer or vacation gift for a toddler/preschooler. It is fun and engaging and will continue to be a favorite in our home. The illustrations are darling and the emphasis on teamwork and problem solving is a great lesson for this age group.

Book received for free through NetGalley

An adorably cute book with good flow and cute animations.

In the words of my seven year old “I t’s amazing and I love the bulldog.” My six year old went with “ I love it so much. I wish we could listen to it every day and every night and I wish we could listen to it all we want and over and over again as much as we want.”

Thank you for a copy of this cute story, Netgalley. I love teaching about growth mindset in my classroom and this will be the perfect addition to my collection of stories and characters. This book teaches about not giving up and believing in your own dreams, despite what others think you can do. Gus Davis is adorable and will appeal to dog loving kids.

This such a sweet story! Sweet Gus just wants to swim in the pond yet keeps being reminded because he's a pig, he cannot swim. He is a determined lil pup and has so fear in his sweet heart. Gus is so relatable when life tries to help you and you still fight it. Until you see what you believe to be a hinder become a blessing.🥰🥰🥰

This delightful book has such wonderful illustrations! Gus, an adorable little French Bulldog, has one wish and that is to be able to swim. He is determined to do so and tries again and again but unfortunately fails in his attempts.

His loving owner, Bean, explains to him that he not a failure but his physical makeup inhibits his success. She explains that his legs are too short, his nose is too flat and well...he's a bit too pudgy.

Does Gus give up his dream? No way. He ignores those facts and off he goes again and again to cannonball into the water. Each time he sinks....glug, glug, glug! Luckily Bean rescues her beloved pet and realizes Gus needs help and a safe way to enjoy the art of swimming.

Bean finally solves the problem and intoduces Gus to a tool that will finally solve the problem. Can you guess what might be a lifesaver for Gus and allow him the freedom and joy of swimming beside his best friend Bean?

I love the underlying messages represented in the book such as being a responsible pet owner, the idea of never giving up on your dreams and
believing in yourself. Overall " The Unsinkable Gus Davis" is a winner that both kids and adults will love reading. It's a heartwarming tale that will put a smile on your face guaranteed! I highly recommend it!

This is a short, cute, brightly colored/illustrated story book for little kids. It reads quite easily & addresses safety & helping each other. The star of the book is a little dog & his young person.....& they're quite a little team! I think everyone would find enjoyment reading this to a little one, & anyone owning such a little dog might find something to relate to!
I received an e-ARC from the publishers via NetGalley for review purposes, & this is my own fair/honest/independent review.

Thank you Netgalley and Smith Publicity for providing me with this copy. I am grateful but my thoughts are my own.

The Unsinkable Gus Davis is adorable storybook with cute colorful Illustration about a French bulldog who think he can do anything even swimming. This book is short but teach kids about acceptance. The idea about openmind to accept suggestion and change our way to push beyond our limitation is appealing me. I am falling for Gus and I think this persistent French Bulldog will easy to steal our children's heart.

My kids didn’t seem to connect with one. The story didn’t seem to really make sense. Illustrations were supper cute though.

I really loved this book. I know my puppy thinks the same as Gus. Totally pick this up for a read because it’s so cute.

This really sweet picture book tells the story of Gus, a bulldog who is sure that he can do anything. When it comes to swimming, his owner and friend Bean continues to remind him that bulldogs are really not built to swim, and he ignores that. He's sure he can swim. When he comically sinks each time he hops in water, Bean realizes that he is never going to give up and buys him a life jacket. He is quite happy to have proved himself right, because in fact, bulldogs can do anything.

I love a lot about this book! I love that it features a character with a growth mindset who faces adversity and uses a tool that will help him be safe and have fun. I feel that there are some underlying messages there about inclusion, disabilities and universal design. I also love that it features a pet life jacket, as a former humane educator, it was my responsibility to teach responsible pet ownership and animal safety, and I think that the more people who are aware of dog life jackets, the better! Just because most dogs (except maybe bulldogs) can swim, it doesn't mean that they wont panic or being in dangerous situations near water, like falling off a boat. Finally, I love that Gus has a growth mindset and never gives up. He demonstrates to young readers the importance of believing in yourself and doing your best. I would definitely purchase a copy of this book for my classroom library, and would recommend it to parents and teachers of children in the age 3-9 range. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this fabulous book!

This was a fun picture book. Gus is determined to swim and Bean problem solves his inability to swim by getting him a doggie life-jacket.

The illustrations are fun and Gus is funny.

Who could not enjoy a book about a stubborn bulldog puppy? This is just such a cute book showing that sometimes the things we want to do we can do, but we might just need a little bit of help. While it can be hard to ask for that help and in the case of Gus really impossible since he is a dog, I love the message. Two people can be right Gus can swim, but Bean is also right that in order to do it he needs something a bit more. Every one can do stuff if they have the right person there to help lift them up and achieve their goals. My daughter really enjoyed when we got to yell CANNONBALL so that was quite fun to.

Thank you so much to Smith Publicity and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book.

Gus and Bean are a great pair. They love having adventures together.
They have access to a pond whenever they want, so of course the pair wants to jump in and swim.
But does Gus know how to swim? Are bulldogs made for swimming?
At first it doesn't seem like this is going to be a good idea.
The illustrations are wonderful. Gus's expressions are clear!

I would have preferred a print version of this book to the electronic galley I read via Netgalley, but overall the positive message of friendship and possibilities from this book make it a fun and satisfying read. I would buy a print copy.

Bulldogs can do anything! Except swim - bulldogs cannot swim, but poor Gus is determined! And poor Bean for always having to save him (haha)!
This is a cute story about achieving your dreams, but sometimes your dreams need to be modified slightly to reach them. Don't give up!

Gus is a bulldog who thinks he can do anything! For him, this means he should be able to swim, just like his human, Bean. However, he keeps sinking. Soon though, Bean finds a way for him to swim - a doggie lifejacket!

How cute is his book?! Gus is a feisty little French Bulldog who’s determined to prove he can swim…even if he sinks to the bottom after every dive! But with a little help from his friend Bean, Gus is shown how he CAN swim by safely wearing a life vest! A great story to read aloud and share with young children that you can indeed have fun in the water as long as you play it safe!

The Unsinkable Gus Davis was a silly yet encouraging book for kids! My young reader loves the illustrations and the easy to read content. This story had great problem solving and a happy outcome!