🔎 Sherlock Homeschooling 🔍 |👻 Gus Was a Friendly Ghost 👻| Family Literature and Activity Guide

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The Gus Was a Friendly Ghost Literature Study from Sherlock Homeschooling is an easy-to-use picture book companion for your homeschool. Created by Hannah Ward, M.Ed., this unit study helps families connect through shared learning experiences. All Sherlock Homeschooling resources are secular, academic, and research-based.

📚 What’s Inside? 📚

This printable PDF contains companion activities for the book:

Title: Gus Was a Friendly Ghost

Author: Jane Thayer

Illustrator: Seymour Fleishman

Date Published: 2014

Book Type: Fiction - Picture Book

What is this book about?

In this charming classic, your child will meet Gus, a friendly ghost who lives in an old country house. When the family who lives there leaves for the winter, Gus feels lonely—until he meets a cold, hungry mouse. Gus invites Mouse to stay with him, and their unlikely friendship begins. First published in 1962, this sweet story has been a favorite for over fifty years. The gentle illustrations bring the characters and their cozy friendship to life, making it a perfect read for kids who love friendly ghosts and heartwarming tales.

PDF Includes:

Book Summary

Illustration Guide

Vocabulary Guide

Discussion Guide

Activity: Yarn Ghost Craft

Activity: Mouse Research

Activity: Friendly Ghost Story

Activity: Cheese Croquettes

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👩‍🏫 About the Author 👩‍🏫

Hannah Ward, M.Ed., is the homeschool mom and educational designer behind Sherlock Homeschooling and Little House Kindergarten. With years of experience teaching students from preschool to university, Hannah’s work is grounded in research-based principles and is designed to empower parents as their child’s first and most important teacher. She holds a Master of Education degree in Education Technology and Instructional Design, as well as a Master of Science degree in Management and Leadership.

Hannah is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership and English. She lives in the Ozarks with her husband and three children, where she continues to create inspiring curriculum resources that support global literacy and community education.