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Gus's First Day
Paperback
AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781764578356
Publisher: Aussie Meditation Publications
Published: Aug 26 2026
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.13 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What if your child could learn to notice the good-even when everyone around them is focused on what's wrong?
It's Gus's first day with the grown-up seagulls, and he can hardly wait.
But the older gulls have plenty of warnings:
Food is scarce.
Life is hard.
Beware of dogs.
Trust nobody!
While the other gulls squabble, complain and expect the worst, Gus notices something different.
A beautiful sunrise.
A playful dog.
A kite dancing through the sky.
Wonder in the most unexpected places.
And as Gus pays attention to these small moments, something surprising begins to happen...
The other gulls start noticing them too.
Not Just a Story - A Skill for Everyday Happiness
This is more than a picture book. It's a warm and humorous introduction to an important emotional skill: how to notice and appreciate the good that is already around us.
Through Gus's first adventure, children discover that even when things feel difficult-or other people are complaining-there may still be something interesting, beautiful or joyful waiting to be noticed.
Practice Together - QR Code Inside
Inside the book are guided video exercises you can access instantly. Parents and children can practise together at the beginning or end of the day, during ordinary everyday moments, when worry or complaining takes over, or whenever a child needs help reconnecting with the world around them.
These simple, repeatable practices help children actually use what they learn.
Emotional Skills for Children
This story explores the emotional skill:
Appreciate - learning to notice and enjoy the good around us.
Part of the Oscar the Mindful Crocodile series, designed to help children develop mindfulness, emotional resilience and lifelong wellbeing.
A Story for Today. Skills for a Lifetime.
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