Best Selling Books by Olivier Dunrea

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 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. Or does she? With charming illustrations and gentle text, Olivier Dunrea has created two lovable, sweet characters that will appeal to the youngest listeners.

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

There is nothing Gus likes more than exploring the barnyard by himself. When he finds three special eggs, he begins to wonder if three new friends are about to hatch and join him. Gossie & friends series, 32pp., Color Ill.

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.

An endearing and beautifully rendered tale sure to be a family favorite. It''s Christmas Eve. Gossie and Gertie hang their bright colored boots in the barn. Peedie and BooBoo hang their striped stockings in the barn. Ollie stomps through the snow. It''s not easy to wait for Father Christmas Goose! With ample wry humor, beautiful ink-and-watercolor pictures, and irresistible charm, Olivier Dunrea shares the first holiday story of Gossie and friends.Ollie perfectly encompasses the adorable impatience of young children waiting for Christmas to finally come.

A new book in Olivier Dunrea''s Gossie & Friends series! 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! Dunrea''s charming artwork shines in this treat of a book.

This Halloween, Gossie is a wizard and Gertie is a chicken. Peedie is a dragon and BooBoo is a bunny. Ollie is a mummy who thinks sharing is more fun than scaring. Join the goslings as they hoot, howl, and haunt the night away. Goslings are on the prowl!

Fans of the Gossie & Friends books will enjoy little Ollie and his big personality as he finds his way in the barnyard. Irresistible characters and delightful text make these board books perfect for springtime reading and sharing.

Meet Gemma and Gus, the newest characters in Olivier Dunrea’s irresistable Gossie & Friends series! Gemma is the big sister. Gus is the little brother. Gus is always following Gemma around, but one day Gus sets out on his own. Just who is following who? Another pair of darling goslings make their debut in this sweet story, with Olivier Dunrea’s perfectly pitched storytelling and endearing illustrations that Gossie & Friends fans have come to cherish.

Jasper is a small white gosling who likes to be tidy and his friend Joop is a small gray gosling who likes to be messy.

Gossie, Gertie, BooBoo, and Peedie are all dyeing Easter eggs. Ollie wants Easter eggs too and he has a plan on how he''ll get them! Humor and vibrant ink-and-watercolor illustrations fill Olivier Dunrea''s holiday follow-up to Merry Christmas, Ollie. Dunrea again gets the preschooler emotions exactly right, capturing a range of holiday-inspired feelings, 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. Includes sheet of colorful stickers!

Meet Gideon, the newest addition to Olivier Dunrea’s gaggle of adorable goslings! Gideon likes to splash with the ducklings, hop with the frogs, play chase-the-piglets, and scamper all over the farmyard. But one thing busy Gideon does not want to do is take his nap, no matter how many times his mother asks . . . until he gets tired, of course. Another darling gosling makes his debut in this spunky story, with Olivier Dunrea’s perfectly pitched storytelling and illustrations that Gossie & Friends fans have come to cherish.

Water-loving goslings Ruby and Rufus play at the pond every day, no matter what the weather is.

In the middle of the sea, as far as the eye could see, there was nothing to see but sea. Nothing but sea and one tiny island just big enough for me. Just big enough for me and Annie McPhee, who was no bigger than me. But what begins as an empty island in the middle of the sea becomes fuller and fuller as readers turn through the pages. Meet two wee dogs who think that they''re frogs, three perky pigs that are all wearing wigs, four frumpy hens who are hunched with their pens - and more! The lonely island "just big enough for me and Annie McPhee" might not be so lonely after all!

Publisher Description

"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.

Gossie and Gertie are best friends and everywhere Gossie goes, Gertie goes too--except when she doesn''t, and sometimes that''s even better.

Animals present the numbers from one to ten, as earthworms, toads, ants, and others march and burrow, scurry and scooch deep down underground.

Miserable Ravena, a banshee who doesn''t fit in, leaves home in search of someplace that will suit her better.

When Ollie is in a grumpy mood and nothing feels right, a hug from a friend does the trick! The perfect book for little kids with big feelings.

Nine early-reader stories in one volume starring a gaggle of goslings! Romp, tromp, and stroll around the barnyard with the lovable gaggle of Gossie & Friends. The first six stories from Gossie’s world are collected in this bright edition, 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. Praise for the Gossie & Friends books: “These smartly clad geese will be marching straight into the hearts of readers.” —Kirkus Reviews “Ample wry humor . . . chronicles experiences every preschooler can recognize.” —Publishers Weekly

BooBoo the gosling likes to eat from morning until night and thinks everything is "good food"--well, almost everything.

After several unsuccessful attempts, the broody hen lays a clutch of eggs and hatches them, and out pop speckled peepers.

A darling companion to Old Bear and His Cub from the New York Times bestselling creator of the Gossie books What''s an Old Bear to do when he finds a Little Cub all alone and afraid of the dark? Adopt him, of course! And help him try to get over his fears. In this book we see the father and son from Old Bear and His Cub meet for the first time--and grow to love one another. With the same bold art and humorous twist on parenting, Olivier Dunrea''s tumbling bears will melt your heart and show how strong the bond is between any father and son pair. Praise for LITTLE CUB *"Readers will treasure the bears’ gingerly give-and-take—watching them serendipitously become a family of two is a joy to behold."--Publishers Weekly, starred review *"Dunrea packs a huge amount of emotion into his limited text and engaging art. A delight for fans of these characters and a lovely next step for children ready to move beyond the “Gossie and Friends” series."--School Library Journal, starred review

Fergus and his canine friend Bridey set out in a small boat to follow a treasure map, braving the dangers of sharks and a bad storm.

An artist, who loves to paint chickens, finally finds someone that appreciates his pictures.

Gemma is a small yellow gosling who likes to lead and her brother is a smaller yellow gosling who likes to follow.

From the creator of the Gossie and Gertie books comes a playful and charming twist on the relationship between children and the adults who care for them. Old Bear loves Little Cub with all his heart. He makes sure that Little Cub eats all his porridge, takes a nap during their snowy walk, and wraps his red scarf tightly around his ears. Little Cub doesn''t want to be told what to do, but he always listens to Old Bear because he knows that Old Bear loves him so. But when Old Bear catches a cold, it''s Little Cub who knows just what to do to make Old Bear feel better. This winning story shows just how much Old Bears and Little Cubs love one another--with all their hearts.

Turn the tabs and lift the flaps to discover what Gossie and her friends do on the farm.

Meet Gossie, a small yellow gosling who loves to wear bright red boots—every day! One morning Gossie can’t find her beloved boots. She looks everywhere for them: under the bed, over the wall, even in the barn. Preschoolers will enjoy helping Gossie find her red boots and delight in where Gossie finally finds them. With this Read-Along Fun edition you can listen, read along, and learn with Gossie as she looks for her boots! Great for beginning readers and perfect for storytime. Narrated by Taylor Foley.

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.

Pearl wears her pearl necklace everywhere, every day--until it goes missing! A book for anyone who''s ever felt the loss of something precious, and had the good fortune to find it again. Pearl LOVES her pearl necklace. Maybe even as much as she loves singing! But when she comes home from a day of singing to friends all over the farm, her pearls aren''t around her neck where they should be. Pearl retraces her steps, but it''s only with the help of resourceful and observant friends that her prized possession is returned. Olivier Dunrea lends his signature charm to another preschool conundrum, and shows how help often comes on the wings-or tail feathers-of friends.

Christmas is coming. In the craggy rocks on the snowy mountainside, tiny Pyn has her heart set on decorating her very first Christmas tree. But, "No Christmas tree," Papa says. Still, Pyn won''t take no for an answer. She knows that a Christmas tree is just the thing their cottage needs to make the season festive and cheery. Pyn is determined to find the perfect Christmas tree - no matter what. With this story of the love between a father and daughter, Olivier Dunrea captures the true spirit of Christmas.

A little goose named Peedie tends to forget everything including where to find his lucky red baseball cap.

Noggin and Bobbin cultivate and plant a garden and harvest the crops.