Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #344842 in Books
• Published on: 2003-07-28
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .37" h x 6.38" w x 6.30" l, .35 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

From Booklist
Reviewed with Olivier Dunrea's Ollie.

PreS. The creator of the Gossie books introduces a new sibling for Gossie and Gertie--Ollie the gosling, stubborn, impatient, and endearing. His independent streak becomes obvious in Ollie as his sisters try to coax him out of his egg. It's only after they lose interest that the ornery little goose breaks through the shell. Ollie the Stomper picks up soon after. Though just recently hatched, Ollie is already feeling left out. His sisters have colorful boots, and Ollie wants some, too. Each sister gives him one of her boots, but after stomping around the barnyard, the fickle Ollie decides that the weather is too hot for footwear but perfect for a swim. Both books feature bright, uncluttered ink-and-watercolor illustrations and simple, repetitive text. Their small trim size and manageable text make them just right for beginning readers. Preschoolers will relate to Ollie's point of view and delight in his humorous reactions to the new world he's discovering. Jennifer Locke
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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 )

"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 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 )

About the Author
Olivier Dunrea is the creator of beautiful and well-loved childrens 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.