Synopses & Reviews
Gossie, the first story in the GossieandFriends series by Olivier Dunrea, is now available as an early reader! Gossie is a gosling who loves to wear her bright red boots every day. One day her boots go missing. Before long she finds them . . . on someone else's feet!and#160;This simple story of friendship and sharing, with its expressive illustrations and childlike gosling characters, shines in this new Level 1 Greenand#160;Light Reader. This is just the right book for young readers who are beginning to decode stories on their own. Features a bonus audio book download so kids can listen and read along. Look for the companionand#160;Gossie andand#160;Gertie early reader edition!
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"The potent combination of toddler-appealing story lines and the charismatic charm of the illustrations assure that these smartly clad geese will be marching straight into the hearts of readers."
Review
Gossie and Gertie's boots are made for walking; the books they so delightfully traverse are made for treasuring.
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"Preschoolers are bound to ask for an encore reading, and they'll probably ask for new boots, too."
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"Adding ample wry humor to both his spare ink-and-watercolor pictures and minimalist text, Dunrea imbues both goslings with distinctive, endearing personalities and chronicles experiences every preschooler can recognize." Publishers Weekly, Starred
"Two books that are sure to become favorites... Young children will ask to hear these stories again and again, and they're just right for little hands." School Library Journal, Starred
"The potent combination of toddler-appealing story lines and the charismatic charm of the illustrations assure that these smartly clad geese will be marching straight into the hearts of readers." Kirkus Reviews
Gossie and Gertieand#8217;s boots are made for walking; the books they so delightfully traverse are made for treasuring.
Horn Book, Starred
and#147;Preschoolers are bound to ask for an encore reading, and theyand#8217;ll probably ask for new boots, too.and#8221; The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Synopsis
The first book in the preschool-perfect Gossie & Friends series by Olivier Dunrea about a small yellow gosling who goes looking for her missing boots and finds a new friend.
Gossie is a small yellow gosling who loves to wear bright red boots--every day. But one morning she can't find them
This sweet story models social-emotional growth for the youngest children using simple language and adorable illustrations of baby farm animals. A family library essential that makes a perfect gift for babies and toddlers.
Synopsis
Meet Gossie, a small yellow gosling who loves to wear bright red bootsand#8212;every day. One morning Gossie canand#8217;t find her beloved boots. She looks everywhere for them: under the bed, over the wall, even in the barn. Preschoolers will enjoy helping Gossie find her red boots and delight in where Gossie finally finds them.
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For the first time, the little world of the goslings is presented in a format that's perfect for reading to a gaggle of kids. Gossie's story about friendship, sharing, and getting along is pitch-perfect for preschool audiences. This big book is sure to inspire the whole class to get up and tromp about the barnyard in their bright, red boots.
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Gossie, the first storyand#160;in the GossieandFriends series by Olivier Dunrea, is back in a new early reader edition. Simple text and expressive illustrations make this story perfect for level 1 readers. Look for the companionand#160;Gossie and Gertie early reader edition!
Synopsis
Gossie, the beloved first story in the GossieandFriends series, is now available in a completely new format! This simple story of friendship and sharing, with its expressive illustrations and childlike gosling characters, shines in this new Greenand#160;Light Readers, early reader edition. This is just the right book for young readers who are beginning to decode stories on their own. Features a bonus audio book download so kids can listen and read along. Look for the companionand#160;Gossie and Gertie early reader edition!
Synopsis
Meet Gossie, one of the small goslings with big personalities from Olivier Dunrea's Gossie and Friends series!and#160;She's a small yellow gosling who loves to wear bright red bootsand#8212;every day. But one morning Gossie canand#8217;t find them!and#160;She looks everywhere: under the bed, over the wall, even in the barn.and#160;Can you guessand#160;where Gossie finally finds her boots? and#160; Soft covers, rounded corners, and sturdy board book pages make this new edition of aand#160;preschooland#160;favorite the perfect choice for the youngest GossieandFriends fans.
Synopsis
The first book in Olivier Dunrea's popular GossieandFriends series introduces Gossie, a small yellow gosling who loves to wear bright, red boots! Soft covers, rounded corners, and sturdy board book pages make this new edition of aand#160;preschooland#160;favorite the perfect choice for the youngest GossieandFriends fans.
About the Author
OLIVIER DUNREA is the creator of beautiful and well-loved childrenandrsquo;s books. A painter and a sculptor, his work centers around farms, animals, architecture, and folklore. He lives in the tiny village of Narrowsburg, New York, in the Catskill Mountains.