Gus the duck teaches children about nature, friendship, making choices and helping each other. Reading is always a good idea and a way for parents, caregivers and grandparents to spend time with the children they love. Gus the Duck is an awesome resource for families to learn the importance of life lessonsPatience and persistencecoping skills, problem solving and responsibilityimagination, getting outside and sharingthe importance of creating and maintaining friendshipsthinking ahead and behind to plan and remember fun times Gus the Duck helps children improve their quality of life, building confidence, stability, hope, and order for a brighter future.This is the eleventh children's book by Madison MeadowsBack CoverGus the Duck combines the love of reading, reality and the imagination that is alive in children and adults. Vernon, who lives on the lake, makes an unlikely friendship with Gus. This book teaches about ducks, friendship, nature, bugs and plant life. Hopper the frog and Sally the dragonfly remain friends helping each other.Gus helps Vernon relax and Vernon gives Gus worms and a name.This book teaches imagination, family, friendship, and humor. Gus and Vernon are true friends.