Description

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.

About the Author

Olivier Dunrea is the creator of beautiful and well-loved children’s books. A painter and a sculptor, his work centers around farms, animals, architecture, and folklore. He lives in the tiny village of Narrowsburg, New York, in the Catskill Mountains.

Olivier Dunrea is the creator of beautiful and well-loved children’s books. A painter and a sculptor, his work centers around farms, animals, architecture, and folklore. He lives in the tiny village of Narrowsburg, New York, in the Catskill Mountains.

Praise For…

“With their simple watercolors and narrative, along with diminutive heroes who assert a budding independence, these tales demonstrate once again how well their creator knows his audience.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Dunrea successfully adds to the ‘Gossie and Gertie’ cast with these endearing tales.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“Dunrea’s keen awareness of young children’s concerns and quirks translates into charmingly simple illustrations and text.” — Kirkus Reviews

"Pre-schoolers will relate to Ollie's point of view and delight in his humorous reactions to the new world he's discovering." Booklist, ALA — Booklist

"Dunrea's text...is packed with toddler-sized drama, and Gossie and Gertie easily assume the roles of older sisters dealing with a pesky but beloved younger brother." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books