Most Popular Books by Olivier Dunrea

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.

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.

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.

Full of adorable humor, snowy illustrations, and irresistible charm, this holiday story of Gossie and friends is now a Level 1 Green Light Reader. Those just learning to read independently will identify with Ollie''s impatience in waiting for Christmas to finally come. 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. Perfect for holiday storytime and family reading Filled with joy, wonder, and the spirit of the season A delightful Christmas gift for readers everywhere

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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

Water-loving goslings Ruby and Rufus play on the pond come rain, sleet, snow, or shine!

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

Jasper likes to be neat. Each morning he tidies his nest and puts on his cap and bow tie. Joop likes to be messy! Each morning he rumples his nest and musses his feathers. Despite their differences, Jasper and Joop are two very good friends—birds of a feather! But what will happen when one friend gets into trouble with some busy bees? Another pair of darling goslings make their debut in this story, with Olivier Dunrea’s perfectly pitched storytelling and illustrations that Gossie & Friends fans have come to cherish.

Gossie and Gertie are best friends. They splash in the rain, play hide-and-seek, and 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.

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!

Otto is an octopus, and he’s Gideon’s favorite friend! 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 . . . In this second book about Gideon, we learn more about his sidekick, Otto, and their important bond. Another charming romp with the latest irrepressible, adorable gosling in the bunch!

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.

A Bell for Adano