Saturday, July 4, 2026

Gus Upstairs by Carey Sookocheff - ADVISABLE

Gus Upstairs by Carey Sookocheff
. PICTURE BOOK. Owlkids Books, 2026. $19. 9781771476867

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: SEVERAL

The challenges of living in close quarters and the importance of communication, compromise, and understanding are explored in this book. Ms. Wilson treasures the quiet she needs to practice her piano, while upstairs, the Lam family's new dog struggles with being left alone and reacts to the music by barking. Can the neighbors work together to find a solution that meets everyone's needs?

The story offers a gentle lesson in empathy, problem-solving, and being considerate of others. I enjoyed the analogous colored illustrations.

Reviewer: A. Snow, Librarian 

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