Gossie

Gossie
Author: Olivier Dunrea
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2024-07-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0063354748

Meet Gossie in this My First I Can Read book about friendship and sharing, from the world of Olivier Dunrea's Gossie & Friends. 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. Olivier Dunrea's Gossie & Friends books have long been preschool favorites; the earnest characters are at once both deeply relatable and inspirational for young readers. This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations—which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

Gossie & Friends

Gossie & Friends
Author: Olivier Dunrea
Publisher: Clarion Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Board books
ISBN: 9780618707867

Goosie is a gosling. A small, yellow gosling-who has lots of friends. Lift the flaps and learn about colors, opposites, seasons, and numbers.

Ollie the Stomper

Ollie the Stomper
Author: Olivier Dunrea
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2007-04-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547348282

Fans of the Gossie & Friends books will enjoy little Ollie and his big personality as he finds his way in the barnyard. Irresistible characters and delightful text make these board books perfect for springtime reading and sharing.

BooBoo

BooBoo
Author: Olivier Dunrea
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2008-02-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547348266

BooBoo is a gosling. A small, blue gosling who loves to eat. There is nothing that BooBoo won’t try. Or is there?

Peedie

Peedie
Author: Olivier Dunrea
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2009-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547348428

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.

Gossie & Friends Big Book of Adventures

Gossie & Friends Big Book of Adventures
Author: Olivier Dunrea
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2017-01-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1328694437

Nine early-reader stories in one volume starring a gaggle of goslings! Romp, tromp, and stroll around the barnyard with the lovable gaggle of Gossie & Friends. The first six stories from Gossie’s world are collected in this bright edition, perfect for emerging readers. Olivier Dunrea’s relatable themes and expressive illustrations will draw kids in to these stories, while bonus downloadable audio with page-turn signals helps guide those who are just beginning to decode text on their own. This value-packed volume includes Gossie; Gossie and Gertie; Ollie; Ollie the Stomper; Peedie; BooBoo; Gideon; Gideon and Otto; and Jasper and Joop. Praise for the Gossie & Friends books: “These smartly clad geese will be marching straight into the hearts of readers.” —Kirkus Reviews “Ample wry humor . . . chronicles experiences every preschooler can recognize.” —Publishers Weekly

Merry Christmas, Ollie!

Merry Christmas, Ollie!
Author: Olivier Dunrea
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 054777060X

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.

Ollie

Ollie
Author: Olivier Dunrea
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2003-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547416415

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 won’t come out. Ollie is Ollie and he will decide when it’s 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.

Gossie's Busy Day

Gossie's Busy Day
Author: Olivier Dunrea
Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Board books
ISBN: 9780618821488

Turn the tabs and lift the flaps to discover what Gossie and her friends do on the farm.

Little Cub

Little Cub
Author: Olivier Dunrea
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2014-01-09
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0399166831

A darling companion to Old Bear and His Cub from the New York Times bestselling creator of the Gossie books What's an Old Bear to do when he finds a Little Cub all alone and afraid of the dark? Adopt him, of course! And help him try to get over his fears. In this book we see the father and son from Old Bear and His Cub meet for the first time--and grow to love one another. With the same bold art and humorous twist on parenting, Olivier Dunrea's tumbling bears will melt your heart and show how strong the bond is between any father and son pair. Praise for LITTLE CUB *"Readers will treasure the bears’ gingerly give-and-take—watching them serendipitously become a family of two is a joy to behold."--Publishers Weekly, starred review *"Dunrea packs a huge amount of emotion into his limited text and engaging art. A delight for fans of these characters and a lovely next step for children ready to move beyond the “Gossie and Friends” series."--School Library Journal, starred review