The Adventures of Gert & Stu and Zippy too
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“This is our adventure box. When we’re inside we can go anywhere, do anything with our imagination. I’ll show you how it works––it’s a secret. I’ll choose first and then you can have a turn, okay?” Gert knew exactly where she wanted to go. They sat down, crossed their legs, held hands and closed their eyes. Gert instructed, “Now, say this with me, ‘Here we go to faraway lands by closing our eyes and holding our hands. When our eyes open, we will see a grand adventure for you and me!’ ”
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Every parent knows how a simple cardboard box can become their child’s favorite toy. Gert and Zippy are thrilled to have Stu, a new friend, join them in make-believe using Gert’s adventure box. What happens when they land in a strange world and the box gets eaten by a dragon? How will they get home? Using creativity and bouncy rhymes these beautifully illustrated characters delight us with their story of friendship and remind us to appreciate the wonder of a child’s imagination.
About the Author
Karen Sturtevant is a freelance writer, member of the League of Vermont Writers, staff writer and editor-in-chief of Vermont Bride Magazine. She’s taught preschoolers where she experienced the wit and wonder that come with those magical years. This story, in part, started during that time and has developed over years. Karen resides in Williston, Vermont with her fiancé, Mike, daughter, Kayla, and her Russian tortoise, Zippy.