Olivier Dunrea est un auteur et illustrateur acclamé dont les créations pour enfants puisent dans un profond intérêt pour le folklore, l'archéologie et les animaux. Son œuvre s'aventure souvent sur l'île mythique de Moel Eyris, une terre de sa propre invention où il explore les thèmes de la famille, de l'art et des légendes anciennes. Dunrea crée ses histoires principalement pour son propre plaisir, mais se réjouit que les enfants partagent leur appréciation pour elles. Son style distinctif et son approche narrative ludique en font une voix unique dans la littérature jeunesse.
Ollie's desire to have his own boots mirrors the experiences of sharing and friendship found in Olivier Dunrea's Gossie & Friends series. This My First I Can Read book captures the joys and challenges of wanting what others have, making it a relatable tale for young readers.
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.
The book features charmingly simple illustrations and text that capture the unique concerns and quirks of young children. It reflects a keen awareness of their perspectives, making it relatable and engaging for its audience.
Jasper likes to be neat. Each morning he tidies his nest and puts on his cap and bow tie. Joop likes to be messy! Each morning he rumples his nest and musses his feathers. Despite their differences, Jasper and Joop are birds of a feather.
A little goose named Peedie tends to forget everything including where to find his lucky red baseball cap.
Romp, tromp, and stroll around the barnyard with the lovable gaggle of Gossie & Friends. The first nine stories from Gossie’s world are collected in this bright and sturdy bind-up, 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.
Gossie is a gosling who likes to wear bright red boots every day, no matter what she is doing, and so she is heartbroken the day the boots are missing and she can't find them anywhere.
BooBoo, a curious blue gosling, embarks on a delightful culinary adventure as she explores a variety of foods. Her insatiable appetite leads her to try everything in sight, showcasing her adventurous spirit and love for good food. The story invites readers to join BooBoo in her quest to discover new tastes and experiences.
The story follows the adventures of Gossie and Gertie, two inseparable friends who enjoy playful activities like splashing in the rain and diving in the pond. However, a twist arises as the narrative questions whether Gertie truly follows Gossie everywhere. This exploration of friendship and companionship highlights the joys and uncertainties that come with being best friends.
"Gossie and Gertie are best friends and everywhere Gossie goes, Gertie goes too--except when she doesn't, and sometimes that's even better." -- (Source of summary not specified)
