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Gulliver Givens and the Accidental Hitchhiker
Hardcover
Series: Gulliver Givens
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Children
Published: Jun 1 2026
Pages: 62
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.31 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Gulliver Givens series follows a gentle, big-hearted craftsman whose quiet life is often interrupted by small surprises, unexpected visitors, and the kind of everyday adventures that change a person in slow, meaningful ways. Gulliver is steady, thoughtful, and a little particular about how things should be done, but beneath his organized routines and dry humor is a soft heart he rarely admits to. Whether he's repairing something that's broken, solving a problem he didn't ask for, or welcoming a tiny creature who turns his day upside down, Gulliver discovers that life has a way of nudging us toward connection, compassion, and curiosity.
Set in a world of workshops, wood shavings, backyard discoveries, and wide-open Midwest skies, these stories celebrate the quiet magic of ordinary days. Young readers meet a man who approaches challenges with patience and creativity, who listens more than he speaks, and who learns-again and again-that even the smallest moments can lead to the biggest lessons. Each book blends humor, heart, and gentle life wisdom, offering families and classrooms stories that feel warm, safe, and deeply human.
At its core, the Gulliver Givens series is about noticing the world, caring for what's in front of you, and finding joy in the unexpected. It invites readers to slow down, pay attention, and remember that kindness-whether toward a neighbor, a creature, or ourselves-can turn an ordinary day into something special.
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