Wade S. Saxton
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Wade S. Saxton
by Wade S. Saxton and Wade S. Saxton
The jungle is peaceful, and Gus likes it that way. But some mornings feel just right for somewhere new.
In this heartwarming installment of the Gus The Traveling Sloth series, Gus travels from his quiet jungle home to Maymont, a historic park filled with gardens, wildlife, and winding rivers in Richmond, Virginia.
As he wanders through the grand old mansion grounds, watches playful river otters tumble in their pool, stands quietly near gentle bison, and listens to a waterfall tell its sparkling story, Gus begins to understand something important. Beautiful places do not stay beautiful by accident. They are cared for. Protected. Loved over time.
With warm, immersive illustrations and a calm, inviting voice that speaks directly to young readers, Gus Visits Maymont encourages children to:
• Slow down and observe
• Appreciate nature and history
• Recognize the value of patience and care
• Feel safe and comforted at bedtime
This 28-page picture book is perfect for children ages 4–8 and families who love gentle adventure, meaningful moments, and cozy nighttime endings.
Each Gus The Traveling Sloth story begins in the jungle and ends under new skies because every day is a chance to explore, learn, and rest peacefully wherever you are.
Children's author behind Gus the Traveling Sloth and Scarlet Ash. Read the story-world at redfedorabooks.com
Wade S. Saxton writes illustrated mysteries and gentle adventures for curious young readers, published under Red Fedora Books. Gus the Traveling Sloth takes his time. He has wandered the gardens of Maymont Park in Richmond, Virginia, climbed through the frescoes of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka, and stood beneath the desert sky at Giza -- always more interested in noticing than in hurrying. Scarlet Ash works a different beat: a twilight version of 1950s Richmond, where the streetlights glow amber, trolley tracks hum beneath the pavement, and the quietest clue is usually the one that matters. So far she has closed the case of the Ghost Trolley and the case of the Missing Melody. Every book is a door into the same connected story-world. You can walk through it at redfedorabooks.com. Or contact Wade at publishing@redfedorabooks.com
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