Meet Gus
A lovable puppy with a big heart.
His stories help children explore emotions, build resilience, and grow with confidence.
New arrivals
I’m Calum Rowland, a children’s author, educator and dad to Nora. With over 15 years of experience working with children, I create stories that help little people understand big feelings. Inspired by family life and my dog, Gus, my books use humour, heart and gentle reassurance to help children navigate life’s ups and downs.
What The Readers Say
"Perfect (Almost) quickly became a bedtime favourite. The illustrations are beautiful, the humour is gentle, and the message about not needing to be perfect is such a lovely one for young children."
- Beccie, mum of a 3-year-old
"Warm, funny, and full of heart. Both of my children enjoyed it, and Gus is a character they immediately connected with."
- Devon, dad of two
"A lovely story with a simple message. My little one loves pointing at Gus on every page, and it's already become one of our regular bedtime reads."
- Orna, mum of a 1-year-old
"A genuinely lovely story. The humour kept my children engaged, and the message felt natural rather than preachy. We enjoyed reading it together."
- Camilla, mum of four
"We read it at bedtime, and my son immediately asked to read it again. He loved spotting what Gus was going to do wrong next, and Iliked the gentle message behind the story."
- Gracie, mum of a 4-year-old
"A lovely first story book. My son enjoys looking through the pictures, and Gus is such a fun character. It's become part of our regular bedtime routine."
- Paul, dad of a 1-year-old
Ready to find your next favorite book?
Every emotion tells a story. My books are designed to help children recognize, understand, and express their feelings in a healthy and positive way.
I would love to hear from you!
Whether you have a question about my books, want to share your child's experience with Gus, or simply want to say hello, I am always happy to connect.
Feel free to send me an email at:
calumrowland@hotmail.com
I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!
