Have you ever lost something you really loved? How did that feel?

This is a discussion prompt for Gossie by Olivier Dunrea. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

What do you think Gossie will do with her boots now?

This is a discussion prompt for Gossie by Olivier Dunrea. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

Gossie

Name: Gossie
ISBN: 9781413102833

by Olivier Dunrea

Gossie is a gosling who loves her bright red boots. When they go missing, she searches everywhere to find them in this sweet story about sharing.

About This Book

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.

Concepts

Sadness & Grief Resilience & Perseverance Joy & Gratitude Self-Confidence & Identity Curiosity & Wonder Love & Family Animals

Wonderlit Review

Gossie is a charming, simple story about a gosling who loves her bright red boots. When they go missing, she experiences a range of emotions, from sadness to determination as she searches for them. The book gently explores the feelings associated with losing a cherished item and the joy of rediscovery. While listed as a 'chapter book' for ages 4-11, the narrative style and content are characteristic of a picture book, making it ideal for read-alouds with preschoolers and early elementary children. It offers a comforting, relatable experience for young readers learning about emotions and attachment to objects.