Gideon and Otto

"Dunrea's keen awareness of young children's concerns and quirks translates into charmingly simple illustrations and text." -Kirkus Reviews

Gideon has a favorite friend, his toy octopus. He brings Otto with him everywhere. But one day Otto doesn't stay right where Gideon put him . . .
This charming romp with an irrepressible, adorable gosling shines as a new Level 1 Green Light Reader. Just right for young readers who are beginning to decode stories on their own, this edition features a bonus audio book download so kids can listen and read along. Look for the rest of the Gossie&Friends early reader editions.

About the author

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.

Summary

Otto, a stuffed octopus, is Gideon’s favorite friend! He brings Otto everywhere. But one day Otto doesn’t stay right where Gideon put him. An irresistible story about friendship, now a Green Light Reader.
"Dunrea's keen awareness of young children's concerns and quirks translates into charmingly simple illustrations and text." —Kirkus Reviews
This charming romp with an irrepressible, adorable gosling shines as a new Level 1 Green Light Reader. Just right for young readers who are beginning to decode stories on their own. Look for the rest of the Gossie & Friends early reader editions.

Additional text

"The small 6 x 6 format is just right for little hands, as is the clarity of the design...A lovely and comforting addition to a charming series."--Kirkus "Every child and parent will feel that Dunrea has written these books for, and about, themselves."--Horn Book

Product details

• Authors: Olivier Dunrea, Dunrea Olivier Dunrea
• Assisted by: Olivier Dunrea (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.04.2015
• EAN: 9780544430617
• ISBN: 978-0-544-43061-7
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 3 mm
• Weight: 91 g
• Series: Gossie & Friends; Gossie & Friends
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs; Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; JUVENILE FICTION: Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Bedtime & Dreams, JUVENILE FICTION: Readers / Beginner, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Lifestyles / Farm & Ranch Life, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Birds, JUVENILE FICTION: Imagination & Play, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Ducks, Geese, etc., JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Farm Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Toys, Dolls & Puppets