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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Peedie (Gossie & Friends)

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Peedie (Gossie & Friends) Feature

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Ollie the Stomper (Gossie & Friends)

Price: $6.25 (as of 2013-12-25 - Details)

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 LockeCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Ollie the Stomper (Gossie & Friends) Feature

Monday, October 14, 2013

Ollie the Stomper (Gossie & Friends)

Price: (as of 2013-10-14 - Details)

Reviewed with Olivier Dunrea's Ollie.

Ollie the Stomper (Gossie & Friends) Feature

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Merry Christmas, Ollie board book (Gossie & Friends)

Price: $6.29 (as of 2013-10-13 - Details)

PreS–First-time readers and those already familiar with Dunrea's goslings will be delighted by this simple story about anticipating the holiday. Seated in the snow with their beaks leaning forward and dressed in winter wear, Gossie, Gertie, BooBoo, Peedie, and Ollie await the arrival of Father Christmas Goose. While the others interrupt their vigil for holiday preparations, Ollie remains steadfastly in place. His reward is a personal greeting from Father Christmas Goose (who looks majestic wearing an aviator cap and goggles) and the important task of announcing to everyone that Christmas has indeed arrived. Remaining true to his uncomplicated watercolor style, Dunrea maintains an element of charm to Ollie's waiting, depicting his impatience as sweet and subdued, rather than manic and obsessed. Parents and children will immediately relate to this youngster's excitement.–Joanna K. Fabicon, Los Angeles Public Library Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.