Author & Illustrator Profile
Olivier Dunrea
15 Books
Olivier Dunrea is an American author and illustrator best known for his popular 'Gossie & Friends' series of board books. His simple, rhythmic text and soft, expressive illustrations have made characters like Gossie, Gertie, and Ollie staples of early childhood libraries. His work focuses on the everyday adventures and emotions of young goslings, resonating strongly with toddlers and parents.
Books in "Gossie & Friends"
The leaves are falling and the autumn wind is howling, which means it is time to dress up! Gossie is strutting around as a wizard, and Gertie is clucking as a chicken. Peedie breathes pretend fire as a dragon, and BooBoo hops along as a little bunny. But Ollie has his own special costume. He is wrapped up as a mummy, and he has a different idea about how to spend the spooky night. While the other goslings are focused on hooting and haunting, Ollie believes that sharing treats is much better than scaring friends. You can follow along with these busy little birds as they prowl through the darkness on a fun-filled adventure. This charming tale brings the perfect mix of silly costumes, nighttime excitement, and a sweet lesson about enjoying the holiday together.
6-8 Years
38 Pages
Waiting is hard, especially when you are waiting for a new friend to arrive. Gossie and Gertie are two little goslings who are very excited to meet Ollie. The only problem is that Ollie is still tucked inside his smooth, round egg, and he completely refuses to come out! He rolls, he bumps, and he taps from the inside, but he simply will not hatch. Gossie and Gertie try everything they can think of to coax him into the world. When gentle tapping and singing do not work, they decide to try a clever trick using a little bit of reverse psychology. You will love watching these determined birds figure out exactly how to welcome the newest, and most stubborn, member of their farmyard family.
6-8 Years
16 Pages
Bright yellow Gossie and her best friend Gertie do absolutely everything together. They splash in rain puddles, play hide-and-seek in the daisies, and march through the farmyard side by side. Gossie loves to lead the way in her bright red boots, and Gertie happily follows close behind. But one day, Gertie decides she wants to try doing things her own way. When Gossie turns right, Gertie turns left. When Gossie sits, Gertie stands. You might think this would cause a big problem for the two friends, but they soon discover something wonderful. Sometimes following your own path is just as fun as following the leader, and best friends can still be best friends even when they do things differently.
6-8 Years
Spring has arrived at the farm, and all the little goslings are busy with a very special project. Gossie, Gertie, Peedie, and BooBoo are working hard to dye their eggs in beautiful, bright colors. They carefully hide their colorful treasures in the tall grass and prepare for a wonderful Easter hunt. Meanwhile, Ollie is watching them very closely. He thinks all those bright, beautiful eggs should belong to him! Before the others can begin their hunt, Ollie sneaks around and gathers up the hidden loot for himself. When the goslings discover their hard work is missing, they have to figure out where their Easter surprises went. You will laugh out loud as these silly birds try to track down the mischievous little Ollie.
6-8 Years
32 Pages
Gemma is a big sister who loves to take charge. She marches around the pond, explores the tall reeds, and always wants to be the leader of the expedition. Gus is her little brother, and he loves to tag along right behind her. Everywhere the bossy older sister goes, the quiet younger brother follows closely in her footsteps. But as their farmyard exploration continues, things start to get a little bit confusing. Gus begins to find his own interesting things to look at, and soon, Gemma is the one turning around to see what he is doing. You will smile as you follow these two little goslings and try to figure out exactly who is leading and who is really following whom.
6-8 Years
The farmyard is full of exciting things to do, and Gideon the little gosling wants to do all of them! He spends his morning splashing happily in the pond with the ducklings. He spends his afternoon hopping wildly through the mud with the frogs. He even joins in a fast-paced game of tag with the playful piglets. Gideon is constantly on the move, scampering from one adventure to the next. The absolute last thing this busy bird wants to do is stop playing to take a nap. His mother asks him to rest, but he completely refuses to close his eyes. You will relate to this energetic little gosling as he tries his hardest to fight off sleep, at least until his tired wings finally catch up with him.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Stomping through the barnyard is serious business! Gossie marches proudly in her shiny bright red boots, splashing in every puddle she can find. Gertie follows right behind her, proudly wearing her own bright blue boots as she kicks through the mud. They are having the best time making loud, squishy noises. But little Ollie is watching them, and he is not happy. He wants to stomp and splash just like his friends, but he does not have any boots at all! His bare orange feet just do not make the same satisfying sound. You will love watching how this frustrated little gosling uses his big personality to figure out a way to join in the boot-stomping fun with his favorite farmyard friends.
6-8 Years
37 Pages
The snow is falling softly over the barn, and it is finally Christmas Eve! All the little goslings are getting ready for the most magical night of the year. Gossie and Gertie carefully hang their bright rubber boots up in the barn, hoping they will be filled with treats. Peedie and BooBoo proudly pin up their colorful striped stockings. Everyone is doing their part to prepare for the arrival of Father Christmas Goose. But little Ollie is having a very difficult time. Waiting is just too hard! He stomps impatiently through the deep snow, wondering when the surprises will finally arrive. You will completely understand his excitement as he struggles to be patient on a night filled with wonderful holiday anticipation.
6-8 Years
36 Pages
Love is in the air around the farmyard, and everyone is celebrating! Gossie, Gertie, Peedie, and BooBoo are all excitedly holding their own special valentines. But as Ollie waddles around looking at his friends, he realizes that his hands are completely empty. He wants to join in the fun, so he begins a determined search across the farm to find a valentine of his very own. He looks high and low, wondering if anyone has remembered him on this special day. You will love joining this sweet little gosling on his hopeful quest, leading right up to a wonderful surprise that shows him just how much he is loved by his farmyard family.
6-8 Years
16 Pages
Peedie is a small, bright yellow gosling with a bit of a memory problem. He often forgets what he was doing, where he was going, and what he was supposed to eat. However, there is one very important thing he never, ever forgets: his lucky red baseball cap! He proudly wears it on his head all day long, no matter what he is doing around the farm. It is his most prized possession. But one day, Peedie decides to tuck the cap away in a very safe, secret place. When he goes back to get it, his forgetful nature strikes again! You will laugh as you help this silly little bird retrace his steps and try to remember where he hid his favorite hat.
6-8 Years
35 Pages
Two goslings can be best friends even if they are completely opposite in every way. Jasper is a bird who loves things to be perfectly neat. Every morning, he carefully tidies up his nest, smooths his feathers, and straightens his little bow tie. Joop, on the other hand, absolutely loves a good mess! He kicks his nest around, ruffles his feathers into spikes, and happily embraces the chaos. Despite their very different routines, these two are completely inseparable. But their bond is put to the test when someone's messy habits lead to a startling encounter with a swarm of busy bees. You will discover how true friendship works as these mismatched birds try to solve a buzzing problem together.
6-8 Years
37 Pages
Step into a farmyard filled with the most adorable little birds you will ever meet! The world of these tiny goslings is bursting with daily discoveries, funny accidents, and wonderful lessons about growing up. From bright red boots and lucky baseball caps to stubborn eggs and messy nests, there is always something interesting happening near the pond. You will meet a whole flock of distinct personalities, including careful leaders, forgetful wanderers, eager eaters, and reluctant nappers. Whether they are splashing in the rain, hunting for lost treasures, or figuring out how to share, these feathered friends always stick together. Join the flock and experience the simple joys of exploring the world with your best friends by your side.
6-8 Years
Get ready to bring your favorite farmyard friends to life with your own creativity! This exciting activity collection invites you to jump right into the grassy meadows and muddy puddles alongside the whole flock of cheerful goslings. You can match the birds to their favorite items, complete fun farmyard scenes, and add brilliant colors to the simple, bold illustrations. With plenty of engaging games and playful challenges to complete, there is never a dull moment by the pond. You will have a wonderful time using the included stickers to decorate the pages, tell your own little stories, and spend hours playing with these silly, lovable birds.
6-8 Years
BooBoo is a small, bright blue gosling who has one very big passion in life. She absolutely loves to eat! From the moment the sun comes up until the stars appear at night, this hungry little bird is always looking for her next snack. She happily munches on crisp green grass, snaps at passing bugs, and gobbles down seeds. She firmly believes that almost everything she finds in the farmyard is delicious food. But is there anything in the world that this adventurous eater will actually refuse to put in her beak? You will be surprised and delighted as you watch BooBoo explore the barnyard menu and finally discover something that might just be too strange even for her.
6-8 Years
34 Pages
Not all birds run for cover when the weather turns bad. Meet Ruby and Rufus, two little goslings who absolutely love the water in all its forms! While other animals might hide inside when the sky turns gray, these two friends grab their chance to play. They happily paddle in the gentle spring rain, slide across the freezing winter ice, and splash through the chilly sleet. The pond is their favorite playground, no matter what the clouds are doing overhead. You will love joining these adventurous swimmers as they prove that a little bit of bad weather is never a reason to stop having fun outside with your best friend.
6-8 Years
37 Pages
