Ollie

Zusatztext “Dunrea successfully adds to the ‘Gossie and Gertie’ cast with these endearing tales.” School Library Journal, Starred “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’s keen awareness of young children’s concerns and quirks translates into charmingly simple illustrations and text.” Kirkus Reviews "Dunrea's text...is packed with toddler-sized drama, and Gossie and Gertie easily assume the roles of older sisters dealing with a pesky but beloved younger brother." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "...the geese tromp, stomp, romp and jump around the farmyard in a way that is quite satisfying when read aloud." The New York Times Book Review Informationen zum Autor Olivier Dunrea is the creator of beautiful and well-loved children’s 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. Olivier Dunrea is the creator of beautiful and well-loved children’s 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. Klappentext Now in a board-book format--the endearing companion to "Gossie" and "Gossie and Gertie" introduces Ollie, a little gosling who will decide for himself when it's time to hatch. Full color. Zusammenfassung 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....

Product details

• Authors: Olivier Dunrea
• Assisted by: Olivier Dunrea (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 0 to 3
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.08.2003
• EAN: 9780618339280
• ISBN: 978-0-618-33928-0
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 152 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Gossie & Friends; Gossie & Friends
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Birds, Early years: nature and animals, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Rural and farm life, Birthdays, JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Beginner, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Birds, JUVENILE FICTION: General, JUVENILE FICTION: Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories