Product Description

Gossie and Gertie are goslings. They are best friends. Gossie has bright red boots and Gertie has bright blue boots. Now Ollie wants some boots too. So Gossie and Gertie share their boots, and together all three goslings have fun.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1579834 in Books
• Published on: 2004-06-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

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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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About the Author
Olivier Dunrea was born and raised in southern, rural Virginia in the US. Most members of his family have not learnt to read or write, and so he comes from a strong oral storytelling tradition. Author and illustrator of over 30 books for children and adults, he is also a trained actor, singer and dancer. He lives in the mountains in New York State with his partner and their seven dogs.