Gus's Garage gets 5 Stars {picture book}

Problems.  I've got a lot of problems.  Apaprenlty Gus is the man, or I should say pig, when you have problems.  Gus of Gus's Garage helps a penguin stay cold, a walrus keep wet, and a rhino fit on a scooter; I'm sure whatever ails you Gus can build something to solve the problem. 

He's the man err pig would be more accurate.   

Gus's Garage by Leo Timmers is creative and colorful.  I absolutely adore the fact that all of Timmers' books are colorful, simple, and fun.  He definitely has his own style, and it is definitely working for him.  I read Franky which is also by Timmers not too long ago, and both of these books have the same feel. They are fun, creative, and involve building; definitely a win for any and all builders out there.  

I also love the fact that even the endpapers in Gus's Garage is creative and fun.  Timmers and Gecko Press focuses on the details, and it is applauded. 
   

Gus's Garage gets 5 out of 5 stars in my book review.  The pictures are fun, the text is simple and repetitive (which build early literacy development... aka really great for those 3, 4, and 5 year olds), and the things Gus builds are creative.  Overall, this book is fun and well done! 

To be honest, the repetitive phrase "Let's see. I have some bits and bobs. This goes with that. There. Just the job!" is not how I would write it.  However, it is unique, and I wouldn't be surprised if that phrase doesn't sound odd in Australian or New Zealand since that is where Gus's Garage was first published.  Even though the repetitive phrase doesn't flow how I would like, I think it is fun enough and doesn't bother me.   

Amazon has the following book description: 

"Gus's workshop is chock-full of odds and ends. When his friend Rico comes over with a problem, his scooter seat is way too small for a rhino, Gus finds just the thing to fix it."

Fixing problems and helping people out.  We all need a Gus in our life.  Who's the Gus in your life?  

Happy Creative Colorful Engineering Book Reading, and happy Gus finding! ;) 

Gus's Garage is officially available in the United States tomorrow; definitely give it a check out! 

Gus's Garage by Leo Timmers
Rating: 5/5 stars
Best For: 3 to 7 years old, preschool to 2nd grade
Worth a Check Out: Yes!
Buy It or Not: If you have a builder. 
Read Aloud: Yes! 
Lesson Ideas: creativity, engineering, innovation, STEM


I received this book from Myrick Marketing in exchange for my review and honest opinion.  All of my thoughts, opinions, and words are my own.