‘Twas the Night Before Christmas…A First for Gus is a heartwarming children’s book by Sherry Roberts with illustrations by Dylan Hale. In this delightful tale, we meet Gus, a shelter dog, who is awakened on Christmas Eve by the sound of Santa’s sleigh. Santa invites Gus to travel with him all night delivering presents to children all over the world. Gus feels at home at one particular house and wishes he could stay. Santa may have a surprise in store for Gus. Whimsical and colorful illustrations throughout add to the cheer of this cozy holiday story. A special link is included at the end of the book for readers to find out the conclusion to this touching story. Important information is also included to remind readers about the commitment and responsibility involved in caring for a pet.