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Ollie longs to stomp in his very own pair of boots just like Gossie and Gertie do! A My First I Can Read about the joys and frustrations of sharing, from the world of Olivier Dunrea's beloved Gossie & Friends.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 child who has had to keep up with an older sibling, cousin, or friend will relate to Ollie as he finds his own way in the barnyard.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.

In this preschool-friendly picture book from the beloved Gossie & Friends series, three turtle hatchings follow Gus everywhere he goes! For anyone who loves to lead or to follow, this book celebrates both being a part of the group and going your own way.Gossie & Friends books are beloved for their sweet characters, adorable art, preschool-friendly situations, and simple texts that appeal to toddlers and beginning readers.Gus has three turtle hatchlings that follow him all around the farm. He likes to count them—one... two... three! But what will he do when he turns around and discovers that a hatchling is missing?Olivier Dunrea lends his signature charm to another preschool conundrum and shows how there’s joy in belonging while still having room to explore who you are.More Gossie & Friends:GossieGossie & GertieOllieOllie the StomperBooBooPeedieGideonGideon & OttoJasper & JoopGemma & GusGusRuby & Rufus Love the WaterPearlPearl’s Lost Pearls: A Picture Book About Singing, Friendship, and Helping Friends for KidsMerry Christmas, Ollie!Ollie’s Easter EggsOllie’s HalloweenOllie’s Valentine: A Lovely Valentine’s Day Book for KidsOllie’s HugGossie & Friends Say Good NightGossie & Friends Big Book of AdventuresGossie & Friends: A First Flap BookGossie’s Busy Day: A First Tab BookGossie Plays Hide and Seek: A Flap, Tab, Sniff, and Squeak Hide-and-Seek!Gossie & Friends Sticker FunGossie & Friends Board Book Set

In this preschool tale from the world of Gossie & Friends, water-loving goslings Ruby and Rufus play on the pond come rain, sleet, snow, or shine!Ruby and Rufus play at the pond every day. They swim in the rain. They swim when it's windy. Nothing can stop this inseparable pair from doing what they love—until one day, the pond turns to ICE! Could it be that a frozen pond is twice as nice?Ruby & Rufus features the perfectly pitched storytelling and adorable illustrations so beloved by fans of Olivier Dunrea's Gossie&Friends series.

Goslings are on the prowl in this holiday board book from the popular Gossie&Friends series! While Gossie, Gertie, Peedie, and BooBoo are tricking and treating, Ollie is thinking about how sharing is better than scaring. With shiny foil on the cover, a gentle Halloween story, and Olivier Dunrea's signature adorable artwork, this book is the perfect one to share with the littlest trick-or-treaters this October!

Gus loves to be by himself. He explores the whole barnyard, taking in the world around him all on his own. Until he finds three small eggs. His perfect companions might be inside! How long will they take to hatch?  The latest character to join Olivier Dunrea's growing gaggle of adorable goslings has a self-assured independence that preschoolers are sure to identify with!

Ollie's gosling friends are all dyeing Easter eggs. Ollie wants Easter eggs too, and he has a plan on how he'll get them! From Ollie's wiggly impatience to be included to the pure joy of the older goslings discovering that Ollie has arranged the best Easter egg hunt of all, Ollie's Easter Eggs gets the preschooler emotions exactly right, capturing a range of holiday-inspired feelings.Spring is here! Grass is growing, flowers are blooming, and the goslings are dyeing Easter eggs. All except Ollie! He is sneaking off on an Easter egg hunt of his own....Humor and vibrant ink-and-watercolor illustrations fill Olivier Dunrea's holiday follow-up to Merry Christmas, Ollie.

Pearl—a little gosling who loves to sing—joins the quaint world of Olivier Dunrea's Gossie & Friends in this preschool-friendly picture book about finding your voice.Pearl sings sleeping songs, slurping songs, quietly, and loudly, all over the farm—all day long. Pearl loves, loves, loves to sing! But what will she do when she loses her voice? Olivier Dunrea lends his signature charm to another preschool conundrum and shows how the support of friends can help us get over a rough patch.

A preschool story from the world of Gossie & Friends about feeling frustrated when a friend doesn't listen to what you say.Gossie and Gertie are best friends. They splash in the rain, play hide-and-seek, and they dive in the pond together. Everywhere Gossie goes, Gertie does too. Until she doesn't! With charming illustrations and gentle text, Olivier Dunrea's sweet story of friendship will appeal to the youngest listeners.

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 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.

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

Micah's grandfather is convinced that his rusty, trusty, fifty-year-old tractor will make it through another haying season.  But Mr. Hill of Hill's Tractor Sales is doing his best to sell him a brand-new tractor. He even wagers twenty jelly doughnuts that Grandpappy's old tractor will break down. Will Grandpappy buy a new tractor to replace his faithful old friend?This charming, multigenerational story offers a solid lesson in friendship and trust.

When Ollie is in a grumpy mood and nothing feels right, a hug from a friend does the trick! The perfect board book for little kids with big feelings.Ollie is feeling down, and his friends try to cheer him up with different acts of kindness. But what does the little gosling really need to feel better?This sweet board book, with short text and endearing illustrations of goslings, is a perfect preschool tale of love and empathy. Ready for story time sharing and great for little ones navigating big feelings.

Ollie is looking. Looking for a valentine. Gossie, Gertie, Peedie, and BooBoo all have valentines, but Ollie wonders who will be his. His search leads him to a special valentine of his very own, a surprise for Ollie and readers! With shiny foil hearts on the cover and every spread, Dunrea's charming artwork shines in this gift-worthy treat of a book.

The first book in the preschool-perfect Gossie & Friends series by Olivier Dunrea about a small yellow gosling who goes looking for her missing boots and finds a new friend.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. A family library essential that makes a perfect gift for babies and toddlers.

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.