First published in 1962, children have delighted in this story and other gus the ghost books for over fifty. Gus and mouse have moved into the historical museum, living there with mr. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading gus was a friendly ghost gus. One day, the family went on vacation, and gus took in a small mouse who was out in the rain. Gus doesnt like his family being bothered and scared. This ebook includes activities for hello, harvest moon, leaf man, gus was a friendly ghost, the little old lady who was not afraid of anything, and twas the night before thanksgiving. He lived in an old house in the country with apple trees and lilacs in the yard. Gus was a friendly ghost weekly reader childrens book. Gus was a friendly ghost vintage kids books my kid loves. Jun 14, 2009 gus was a friendly ghost is one of them. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Gus was a friendly ghost by jane thayer this is another childhood favorite. I was immediately on a mission to read each and every one of them. Oct 22, 2015 this book came from a library book sale i went to in my twenties.
Gus the ghost series as it says in the title of the first book, gus is a friendly ghost. Gus the ghost series jestresss forgotten books and stories. Gus was a friendly ghost and gus goes to school lot of 2 hardcover books by. Here gus, tired of ironing, sells his homespun sheet and goes off to buy a new dripdry one, but he comes home in a funk because the laws of ghostdom call for white and hes developed a consuming desire for the beautiful colored and patterned ones on display at the store. Jul 01, 2014 gus was a friendly ghost gus the ghost book 1. This book is an adorable ghost story of a friendly ghost who haunts the attic of a summer home. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading gus was a friendly ghost gus the ghost book 1. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Gus was a friendly ghost gus the ghost book 1 kindle edition by jane thayer.
It was written by the prolific american author catherine wooley under the pseudonym of. Gus was a friendly ghost, jane thayer, weekly reader, childrens book club. Meet gus vintage childrens book from 1962 near mint with crisp, bright, pristine pages h. Gus was a friendly ghost by thayer, jane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Join me in reading gus was a friendly ghost, written by jane thayer and illustrated by seymour fleishman. The stories are interesting, not too long and engaging for kids. Theres a great little bio on the purple house press site on ms. The homeowners dont believe in ghosts, but joke when they hear a noise, saying it. Seymour fleishmans sweet, nostalgic illustrations bring gus, the scotts and mouse to life.
Gus was one of my best book buddies as a young girl. As it says in the title of the first book, gus is a friendly ghost. My mom always groaned when i pulled gus off the shelf. Gus was a friendly ghost is a childrens picture book of thirtytwo pages. My granddaughter just read it and she loved it so much. Sep 22, 2015 gus and mouse have moved into the historical museum, living there with mr.
Oct 27, 2017 vintage childrens book gus was a friendly ghost jane thayer. Gus the ghosts house little house based on a book paper. Online gus was a friendly ghost by catherine wooley ebook pdf download. Gus was a friendly ghost gus the ghost by jane thayer. Apr 25, 2018 his adventures didnt stop with gus, the friendly ghost. Gus was a friendly ghost jane thayer henry and the ghost train minibooks christopher awdry miffy the ghost dick bruna my little treat. Without giving too much away gus has to save the family he haunts from the mouse without losing him as a friend.
This book came from a library book sale i went to in my twenties. Gus was a friendly ghost by jane thayer 2014, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Lowery says, that he recalled a book he owned as a child, gus was a friendly ghost, with a familiar presence on the cover. Gus was a friendly ghost, little lost ghost, whats a ghost going to do. My kids love gus i was so happy to find more of gus s adventures here. Gus was a friendly ghost gus the ghost book 1 kindle edition.
One day, during a walk, he met mouse, who was cold and hungry. Gus was a friendly ghost by jane thayer librarything. Was this book by any chance made into a cartoon series or a childrens movie. Gus was a friendly ghost weekly reader childrens book hardcover 1962 edition hardcover 1962. It was written by the prolific american author catherine wooley under the pseudonym of jane thayer and illustrated by seymour fleishman. Gus and the baby ghost by jane thayer read aloud for kids. Thayer or rather the woman who created her as a pen name so be sure and check. A book read aloud written by jane thayer illustrated by seymour fleishman. Gus has a dashed outline that ive always itched to cut out. Gus was a friendly ghost gus the ghost book 1 kindle.
Regardless of the fact that it was a crummy copy with a loose binding a result of all those perforated pages in the beginning which had obviously been torn out for kids to send in for their copy of this book free, i. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. He is a pleasant and personable ghost, but often criticized by his three wicked uncles, the ghostly trio. Gus was a friendly ghost gus the ghost book 1 kindle edition by thayer, jane, fleishman, seymour. My house is haunted by a friendly ghost so me and my family have been living in our 112 year old home for 10 years now. Gus was a friendly ghost vintage kids books my kid. Westgate collection of original childrens book art iowa. Gus was a friendly ghost, jane thayer, weekly reader. David lowery on his offbeat ghost story, starring casey affleck. She is known best for the book the puppy who wanted a boy, which became. A photographer, abner cray, goes to nyc to work on a coffee table photo book about manhattan and encounters, in the apartment.
Gus was a friendly ghost by catherine wooley mobipocket. It told the story of a family haunted by an extremely friendly and helpful ghost named gus. It was written by the prolific american author catherine wooley under the pseudonym. Story time is appropriate for many different venues including libraries, sunday schools, preschools, homeschools, and plain old family reading time. I only managed to find one of my old gus books from childhood in my parents home when we were cleaning it out, pretty ragged, and it was the first gus book, introducing us to gus. Gus friendly ghost, first edition abebooks passion for books. Even without an existence of paranormal activity it is scary in its own right, these events make it even worse. The westgate collection of original childrens book art was donated by nationally known authors and illustrators of childrens books, most of which was collected by. Vintage halloween junk journal gus was a friendly ghost duration. She is known best for the book the puppy who wanted a boy, which became the basis of a 1980s saturday morning cartoon series, the puppys further adventures. David lowery on his offbeat ghost story, starring casey. Late one night, cora came in from a moonlit walk and said, a baby ghosts outside. Gus was a friendly ghost gus the ghost book 1 and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. Oct 05, 2015 lets go old school on the story time today with gus was a friendly ghost by jane thayer, a gem from my childhood.
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The homeowners dont believe in ghosts, but joke when they hear a noise, saying it was their ghost. Gus was a friendly ghost literawiki fandom powered by. Click to read more about gus goes to school by jane thayer. His adventures didnt stop with gus, the friendly ghost. A funny little story about gus and his unlikely friendship with a mouse. Scott and their twins, susie and sammy, lived there too during the summer. Buy gus was a friendly ghost by jane thayer, seymour fleishman illustrator online at alibris. Gus, the story s title character and protagonist is a ghost who simply wants everyone to be happy. Casper the friendly ghost is the protagonist of the famous studios theatrical animated cartoon series of the same name. Gus was a friendly ghost there was once a friendly ghost, by the name of gus, who lived in an old house in the country. The story tells of a mouse that makes a mess and tries to frighten a family occupying their summer home where gus lives.
Thus begins an unlikely but heartwarming friendship. When the scott family sells the house, and it looks like it might be demolished because its. Gus was a friendly ghost by jane thayerthis is another childhood favorite. Gus was a friendly ghost, by jane thayer, illustrated by seymour fleishman, 1962 house illustration gus was a friendly ghost i had this book when i was a kid. Oct 05, 20 there was once a friendly ghost, by the name of gus. There was once a friendly ghost, by the name of gus, who lived in an old house in the country. First published in 1962, children have delighted in this story and other gus the ghost books for over fifty years.
Buy a cheap copy of gus was a friendly ghost book by jane thayer. Gus was a friendly ghost literawiki fandom powered by wikia. Vintage 1962 gus was a friendly ghost by jane thayer. The story tells of a mouse that makes a mess and tries to frighten a family. Thats the story of this little house based on a story. A childrens book called gus was a friendly ghost played with this. Gus was a friendly ghost by jane thayer, seymour fleishman. Gus the friendly ghost in great, vintage condition. Day four of the great post holiday give is a new reprint from purple house press of the classic gus was a friendly ghost. See the complete gus the ghost series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Oct 04, 2010 gus the friendly ghost in great, vintage condition. Regardless of the fact that it was a crummy copy with a loose binding a result of all those perforated pages in the beginning which had obviously been torn out for kids to send in for their copy of this book free, i still bought it.
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