Gus loves to be by himself. He explores all over the barnyard, taking in the world around him. Until he finds three small eggs. His perfect companions might be inside! How long will they take to hatch?
In this Level 1 Green Light Reader, the latest addition to Olivier Dunrea’s growing gaggle has a self-assured independence that beginning readers are sure to identify with! The perfectly-pitched storytelling and illustrations that Gossie&Friends fans have come to cherish are just right for those starting to read independently. This edition features a bonus audio download with page-turn signals so kids can listen and read along.
In this Level 1 Green Light Reader we meet Gus, a gosling who likes to be by himself. But when his adventures lead him to a turtle's nest, he's in for some unexpected companionship! Includes bonus audio download with page-turn signals to help guide emerging readers.
"As surely as there's room in the series for Gus, there's room in his contemplative little life for companionship after all."
—Kirkus
"Dunrea's gently amusing, pleasingly repetitive stories and thoroughly beguiling illustrations continue to capture preschooler life in all its variety."
—Horn Book Magazine
Olivier Dunrea, a painter and sculptor, is the creator of beautiful and well-loved children’s books. His work centers around farms, animals, architecture, and folklore. He lives in the tiny village of Narrowsburg, New York, in the Catskill Mountains.
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