Gilbert, the Surfer Dude

Gilbert, star of a number of perennial bestsellers, enjoys a fun-filled day at the beach.

The eager young possum, equipped with goggles and a boogie board, sets out for a sunny seaside adventure. There is just one hitch before he can swim: Gilbert forgot to pack his bathing suit.

At the beach, he finds a big blue suit with the words "Surfer Dude" across the front. This proud new wave-rider, dressed in his oversized suit, charges right into the surf. While his sister Lola worries about sharks from the sand, Gilbert discovers that riding a big wave takes plenty of practice.

Can Gilbert ride the ocean swells like a real Surfer Dude and convince his sister to join the fun?
Animal Protagonist: He tries his best to live up to his cool new nickname, relying on some helpful guidance from Father when the deep water gets tricky.Sibling Dynamics: Lola refuses to touch the ocean until her brother helps dig a deep hole in the sand and fills up a private pool just for her.Early Literacy Skills: Three short, illustrated chapters with accessible vocabulary provide an approachable confidence-builder for emergent readers.Also by This Author: Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink, Brand-new Pencils, Brand-new Books and No More Pencils, No More Books, No More Teacher’s Dirty Looks!.