Gilbert, the Surfer Dude

Name: Gilbert, the Surfer Dude
ISBN: 9780061252136

Paperback – Illustrated, May 25, 2010

Diane deGroat

HarperCollins · Paperback · May 25, 2010

Gilbert is excited for a perfect day at the beach . . . until Lola is scared of the water and Gilbert forgets his bathing suit!

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Who it’s for: A perfect beach day gets complicated by a forgotten suit and a nervous swimmer.
Themes: Beach-day mishaps, Fear of water
Genres: Animal Stories, Water Sports, Funny Stories

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Gilbert is excited for a perfect day at the beach . . . until Lola is scared of the water and Gilbert forgets his bathing suit! Even after buying a cool new suit that says "Surfer Dude" on it, will Gilbert end up in deep water?

Beach-Day Bumbles

A perfect beach day gets complicated by a forgotten suit and a nervous swimmer.

Come here for

A beach-day mix-up with a memorable new suit
A gentle tangle of excitement and water worries

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A lighthearted story about plans going awry
A beachside reading experience with a playful question at its center

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Water Sports	60%
Animal Stories	45%
Funny Stories	43%

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Animal Stories
The Classics
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Authors: Diane deGroat
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: May 25, 2010
Format: Paperback
Theme: Beach-day mishaps · Fear of water
Reading lane: Animal Stories