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Gossie, a primer on sharing!

By Lauren Bercuson ·  Published: Jun 11, 2016 ·  Modified: Nov 13, 2022 ·  This post may contain affiliate links

Gossie is one of the very best board books, and it was a family favorite for years. There’s no doubt about it, this is one of the best books for toddlers. Check it out!

The cover of Gossie, by Olivier Dunrea, a beloved board book for toddlers.
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  1. Gossie is one of the best books for toddlers!
  2. Gossie imparts wonderful lessons for young readers

Gossie is one of the best books for toddlers!

Oh, Gossie!!

This is one of the best board books for the younger set, and it has been treasured in our house by both of my boys. I can still recite the whole book by heart as it was a read-aloud we loved for years – even until kindergarten!

Gossie is one of many books in the sweet Gossie and Friends series by Olivier Dunrea, and your little ones will adore them. This story, in particular, has a lovely rhythm and cadence. Though it is simple, it has enough of a storyline that it keeps preschoolers engaged as well.

Gossie is a little gosling who loves her bright red boots- she wears them all the time, even when she sleeps! One morning, however, Gossie’s boots go missing, and what follows is a sweet story about things lost and found– and the beauty of a blossoming friendship.

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An interior page from Gossie, by Olivier Dunrea.

Gossie imparts wonderful lessons for young readers

Each story in this series is a small, square board book with child-sized characters and pictures. They are just right for tiny hands and growing minds.

The short sentences are repetitive and contain a bit of rhyme. They introduce kids to some great concepts including verbs, opposites, and even the weather. The humor is gentle, the characters are relatable, and the art is rendered in bright primary colors perfect for little ones.

What I love the most about this story is that when Gossie suddenly finds her boots, what could result in a clash between two goslings ends instead in a beautiful, uncomplicated friendship. It teaches even the littlest readers how sweet it is to share.

Gossie is a perfect gift for new babies and a terrific one for your child’s first library! It is one of our favorite board books and a treasure in our house. We have no hesitation in saying that this is one of the best books for a toddler or preschooler. Happy reading!

Check out Gossie at these links.

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