Goose

Reviewed by: Sally Holt - Raymond Village Library, Raymond, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 10, 2015

Review

Sweet and engaging story about a little girl who plays alone much of the time until one day her mother takes her to the park.

Sophie first spots the see-saw but sees that it is occupied by a little boy and his teddy bear. She next heads to the swings, the slide and back again to the see-saw but there is no one around until she hears,"Honk" and spies a goose. For the rest of the afternoon Sophie plays with the goose and does not feel lonely. When she asks her mother if she can take the goose home her mother declines but relents when Sophie and she return to the park the next day.

The illustrations are simple, bold and colorful. The book is filled with easy to read one liners.

This is a book that will appeal to children about unique and warm friendships between animal and human.

Cream. Highly recommend.

Overall Book Score: excellent