Synopses & Reviews
andldquo;[A] pitch-perfect tale of friends as different as different can be.andrdquo; andmdash;
Kirkus Reviews Jasper likes to be neat. Each morningand#160;he tidies his nest and puts on his cap and bow tie. Joop likes to be messy! Each morningand#160;he rumples his nest and musses his feathers. Despite their differences, Jasper and Joop are best friendsandmdash;and birds of a feather!and#160;But what will happen when one friend getsand#160;into trouble withand#160;some busyand#160;bees?and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Another pair of darling goslings make a splash in this Level 1 early reader, with Olivier Dunreaandrsquo;s simple storytelling style and expressive illustrations that Gossie and Friends fans have come to cherish. Includes bonus downloadable read-along audio.and#160;
Review
Gossie and Gerties 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 favorites
Young children will ask to hear these stories again and again, and they're just right for little hands.
School Library Journal
Preschoolers are bound to ask for an encore reading, and theyll probably ask for new boots, too.” The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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It is the cleanly designed and sometimes humorous artwork that gives these small books their irresistaible charm.
Booklist, ALA
Dunrea's simply charming ink-and-watercolor art reveals an endearing cast of diminutive critters.
Publishers Weekly
Forgetful Peedie enjoy[s] circular adventures replete with the repetitive phrases in which toddlers revel.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
The ink-and-watercolor illustrations are as simple as the text, and small children will recognize and relate to each story's tiny arc and resolution.
Kirkus Reviews
Dunrea's feathered characters have the look and feel of preschoolers rapt in their own discovery of the world.
School Library Journal
Review
With their simple watercolors and narrative, along with diminutive heroes who assert a budding independence, these tales demonstrate once again how well their creator knows his audience.” Publishers Weekly, Starred
Dunrea successfully adds to the Gossie and Gertie cast with these endearing tales.” School Library Journal, Starred
Dunreas keen awareness of young childrens concerns and quirks translates into charmingly simple illustrations and text.” Kirkus Reviews
"Pre-schoolers will relate to Ollie's point of view and delight in his humorous reactions to the new world he's discovering." Booklist, ALA
"Dunrea's text...is packed with toddler-sized drama, and Gossie and Gertie easily assume the roles of older sisters dealing with a pesky but beloved younger brother." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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"As with the earlier books, preschoolers and their caretakers will be amused by these oh-so-familiar battles."--Horn Book
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"...the focus on Ollies childlike anticipation is right on target. Dunreas graceful ink drawings and beautiful washes offer an appealing alternative to more complex, but less satisfying Christmas picture books." October 15, 2008 Booklist, ALA
"Remaining true to his uncomplicated watercolor style, Dunrea maintains an element of charm to Ollies waiting, depicting his impatience as sweet and subdued, rather than manic and obsessed. Parents and children will immediately relate to this youngsters excitement." October, 2008 School Library Journal
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"A wonderful addition to Gossie collections." " —Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
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"The small 6 x 6 format is just right for little hands, as is the clarity of the design...A lovely and comforting addition to a charming series."--Kirkus "Every child and parent will feel that Dunrea has written these books for, and about, themselves."--Horn Book
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"[A] pitch-perfect tale of friends as different as different can be."
—Kirkus
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"[A] pitch-perfect tale of friends as different as different can be."
and#8212;Kirkus
"Dunrea's expressive vignettes capture the innocence and adventure of toddlerhood and imbue the tilt of a beak or the curve of a feather with humor and personality."
and#8212;School Library Journal
Synopsis
Meet Gossie, a small yellow gosling who loves to wear bright red boots—every day! One morning Gossie cant 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. With this Read-Along Fun edition you can listen, read along, and learn with Gossie as she looks for her boots! Great for beginning readers and perfect for storytime. Narrated by Taylor Foley.
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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.
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BooBoo is a curious blue gosling who likes to eat. She likes to eat everything. Well, almost everything.
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Friends Gossie and Gertie are waiting and waiting for Ollie to hatch. They try poking, listening, even sitting on top of his egg—but Ollie just wont come out.
Ollie is Ollie and he will decide when its time to hatch. Fans of Gossie and Gossie and Gertie will find Ollie just as charming and delightful as the first two books. Any toddler that has had to wait for a new brother or sister will find Ollie irresistible.
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Gossie wears red boots, Gertie wears blue boots, but Ollie has no boots. Stomping bootless after Gossie and Gertie as they tromp in the straw, romp in the rain, and jump over puddles in their colorful boots leaves Ollie frustrated. Little Ollie decides he really wants his own pair of boots. . . but what will he do if he gets them?
Any toddler who has had to keep up with an older brother or sister will relate to Ollie as he finds his own way in the barnyard.
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Peedie is a small yellow gosling who sometimes forgets things. But he never forgets to wear his lucky red baseball cap. He wears it everywhere. Until he puts it in a secret place.
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Meet Gideon, the newest addition to Olivier Dunreas gaggle of adorable goslings! Gideon likes to splash with the ducklings, hop with the frogs, play chase-the-piglets, and scamper all over the farmyard. But one thing busy Gideon does not want to do is take his nap, no matter how many times his mother asks . . . until he gets tired, of course.
Another darling gosling makes his debut in this spunky story, with Olivier Dunreas perfectly pitched storytelling and illustrations that Gossie & Friends fans have come to cherish.
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An endearing and beautifully rendered tale sure to be a family favorite.
It's Christmas Eve. Gossie and Gertie hang their bright colored boots in the barn. Peedie and BooBoo hang their striped stockings in the barn. Ollie stomps through the snow. It's not easy to wait for Father Christmas Goose!
With ample wry humor, beautiful ink-and-watercolor pictures, and irresistible charm, Olivier Dunrea shares the first holiday story of Gossie and friends.Ollie perfectly encompasses the adorable impatience of young children waiting for Christmas to finally come.
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This Halloween, Gossie is a wizard and Gertie is a chicken. Peedie is a dragon and BooBoo is a bunny. Ollie is a mummy who thinks sharing is more fun than scaring. Join the goslings as they hoot, howl, and haunt the night away. Goslings are on the prowl!
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Otto is an octopus, and hes Gideons favorite friend! Gideon has a favorite friend, his toy octopus. He brings Otto with him everywhere. But one day Otto doesnt stay right where Gideon put him . . . In this second book about Gideon, we learn more about his sidekick, Otto, and their important bond. Another charming romp with the latest irrepressible, adorable gosling in the bunch!
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Meetand#160;Jasper and Joop,and#160;the newest additions to Olivier Dunrea's gaggle of adorable goslings!
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Jasper likes to be neat. Each morningand#160;he tidies his nest and puts on his cap and bow tie. Joop likes to be messy! Each morningand#160;he rumples his nest and musses his feathers. Despite their differences, Jasper and Joop are twoand#160;very good friends--birds of a feather!and#160;But what will happen when one friend getsand#160;into trouble withand#160;some busyand#160;bees? and#160;and#160; Another pair of darling goslings makeand#160;their debut in this story, with Olivier Dunreaand#8217;s perfectly pitched storytelling and illustrations that GossieandFriends fans have come to cherish.
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One neat and one messy--Jasper and Joop are nothing alike, but these friends make the perfect pair! This latest Gossie&Friends board book by Olivier Dunrea will ring true for toddler buddies who know that even the best of friends don't always agree, but they always have fun when they're together!
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When Gossie says and#8220;Follow me!and#8221; little ones are happy to comply! Packaged in a beautiful lidded gift box, this charming set includes five minature Gossie and Friends board books and two double-sided puzzle tiles. Perfect for birthdays, Easter, or just because! Includes Gossie, Gossie and Gertie, Ollie, and Peedie.
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When Gossie says and#147;Follow me!and#8221; little ones are happy to comply! Here is a boxed set of four best-selling board books about everyoneand#8217;s favorite goslings. Includes Gossie, Gossie and Gertie, Ollie, and Peedie.
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Where is Ollie? Gossie, Gertie, BooBoo, and Peedie are all looking for him. Is he in the barn? Is he under the hens? Is he among the apples? Where could Ollie be?
Children willand#160;enjoy the touch-and-feel, pull tabs, flaps, and otherand#160;interactive elements as the goslings search high and low for Ollie. Then itand#8217;sand#160;their turn to team up with the goslings using the fold-out game board in the back!
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In this Level 1 Green Light Reader, we meet Jasper and Joop: two very good friends who happen to be very different from one another. Includes bonus audio download with page-turn signals to help guide emerging readers.
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.