Synopses & Reviews
Gossie and Gertie, the second story in the popularand#160;GossieandFriends series by Olivier Dunrea, is now an early reader. Gossie and Gertie are best friends, and Gertie follows Gossie wherever she goesand#8212;until she decides to go her own way! This simple story of the ups and downs of friendship, with its expressive illustrations and childlike gosling characters, shines as a Level 1 Green Light Reader. This is just the right book for young readers who are beginning to decode stories on their own. Includes a bonus audio download so kids can listen and read along. Look for the companionand#160;Gossie early reader edition!
Review
Gossie and Gertieand#8217;s boots are made for walking; the books they so delightfully traverse are made for treasuring.
Horn Book, Starred
"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
"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
Two books that are sure to become favoritesand#133;Young children will ask to hear these stories again and again, and they're just right for little hands.
School Library Journal
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
Gossie and Gertie are best friends and everywhere Gossie goes, Gertie goes too--except when she doesn't, and sometimes that's even better.
Synopsis
Gossie and Gertie are best friends. They splash in the rain, play hide-and-seek, and they dive in the pond together. Everywhere Gossie goes, Gertie does too. Or does she?
With charming illustrations and gentle text, Olivier Dunrea has created two lovable, sweet characters that will appeal to the youngest listeners.
Synopsis
A preschool story from the world of Gossie & Friends about feeling frustrated when a friend doesn't listen to what you say.
Gossie and Gertie are best friends. They splash in the rain, play hide-and-seek, and they dive in the pond together. Everywhere Gossie goes, Gertie does too. Until she doesn't With charming illustrations and gentle text, Olivier Dunrea's sweet story of friendship will appeal to the youngest listeners.
Synopsis
Gossie and Gertie are best friends. Everywhere Gossie goes, Gertie does too. Or does she? These two lovable, sweet characters are now featured in this board book for the youngest of readers. Full color.
Synopsis
GossieandGertie, the second story in the GossieandFriends series, is now available in a new early reader edition. Simple text and expressive illustrations make this story perfect for level 1 readers. Includes a bonus audio download so kids can listen and read along. Look for the companionand#160;Gossie early reader edition!
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.