From an award-winning author and illustrator comes a phonics book that focuses on short "u"--sound words. Gus and his little brother Russ are glum: their friends have sleds and they don't. What to do? Make one, of course! Gus and Russ set out on a snowy adventure featuring a faster than expected sled, jumps, bumps, lumps, and when they need her most----Mum (and her delicious hot buttered muffins)! Cubs in the Tub incorporates many short "u" sound words in this heartwarming winter story.