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Gus Loses His Grip: When You Want Something Too Much (Good News for Little Hearts)

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Gus Loses His Grip: When You Want Something Too Much (Good News for Little Hearts)

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Buster's Ears Trip Him UpBuster Tries to BailCaspian Crashes the PartyDarcy is Always FirstGus Gets BadgeredGus Loses His GripGwen Tells TalesHalle Takes a StandHenry Says Good-ByeHenry's Big MistakeJax's Tail TwitchesSadie Finds her VoiceTomas Looks up & OutTori Comes out of Her ShellZoe's Hiding PlaceZoe's Time to Shine

    Highlights

  • Gospel-centered picture book that teaches children about temptation, desire, and self-control.
  • Features Gus, a relatable raccoon who loves sweets, and a story about choosing obedience over impulse.
  • Includes a parent-focused page for meaningful conversations and a tear-out "Back Pocket Bible Verses" memory page.
  • Hardcover; 32 pages; suitable for ages 3-8 and ideal for family reading, Sunday school, and children's ministry.
  • Publisher: New Growth Press
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Buster's Ears Trip Him UpBuster Tries to BailCaspian Crashes the PartyDarcy is Always FirstGus Gets BadgeredGus Loses His GripGwen Tells TalesHalle Takes a StandHenry Says Good-ByeHenry's Big MistakeJax's Tail TwitchesSadie Finds her VoiceTomas Looks up & OutTori Comes out of Her ShellZoe's Hiding PlaceZoe's Time to Shine

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  • Description

    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 is 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.

    Product Details

    • Author: David Powlison
    • Illustrator: Joe Hox
    • Publisher: New Growth Press
    • Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
    • Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 inches
    • Weight: 0.5 lb
    • Series: Good News for Little Hearts
  • Additional Information
    UPC: 9781948130776
    Year: 2019
    Age Level: Ages 4-6
    Material: Hardcover
    Audience: Kids
    Language: English
    Product Category: Children Books
    Filter Product Type: Physical
    Cover Type: Hardcover
    Condition: New
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  • What is Gus Loses His Grip about?

    Gus Loses His Grip follows Gus, a raccoon who loves sweets, as he learns what happens when he wants something too much. After Gus takes candy from a store, Papa helps him see that temptation can be strong but not stronger than Jesus, and both can ask Jesus for help when they struggle with desire and self-control.

  • Who wrote and illustrated this book and what are the physical details?

    Author: David Powlison. Illustrator: Joe Hox. Publisher: New Growth Press. Format: hardcover, 32 pages. Size: 8.5 x 8.5 inches. Part of the Good News for Little Hearts series.

  • What age range is the book intended for and where can it be used?

    Recommended for ages 3–8. It is suited for family reading, bedtime story time, preschool or elementary Sunday school, and children's ministry settings where gospel-centered conversations about temptation and self-control are desired.

  • What special features are included with the book?

    The book includes a parent-focused page with guidance from Scripture for talking about temptation and faith, plus a tear-out "Back Pocket Bible Verses" memory page to help children remember God’s words when they want something too much.

  • How can parents use this book to teach children about temptation and self-control?

    Read the story together and discuss Gus’s choices; use the parent page to guide a gospel-centered conversation; practice the tear-out memory verses regularly; role-play alternative responses to temptation; and encourage children to pray and ask Jesus for help when desires feel too strong.

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