Gideon And Otto (Reader): With Read-Aloud Download (Gossie & Friends) Read Free Books and Download eBooks
"Dunrea's keen awareness of young children's concerns and quirks translates into charmingly simple illustrations and text." —Kirkus Reviews Gideon has a favorite friend, his toy octopus. He brings Otto with him everywhere. But one day Otto doesn't stay right where Gideon put him . . . This charming romp with an irrepressible, adorable gosling shines as a new Level 1 Green Light Reader. Just right for young readers who are beginning to decode stories on their own, this edition features a bonus audio book download so kids can listen and read along. Look for the rest of the Gossie&Friends early reader editions.
Lexile Measure: 280 (What's this?)
Series: Gossie & Friends
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (April 14, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0544430611
ISBN-13: 978-0544430617
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.1 x 9 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
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Age Range: 4 - 7 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
This was the second book we got in the Gossie series and one of our favorites. Gideon is my daughter's favorite Gossie character, and this book about his cute friendship with his stuffed toy is perfect. We love reading it (almost every night!).
I thought I had chosen "board book" but guess not. This only comes in hardcover, as far as I know. My toddler hasn't warmed up to the story yet, but we have all the Gossie and friends titles in our house, so I'm sure it'll only be a matter of time. The story is easy for toddlers/preschoolers to relate to; a beloved toy (a lovey, I guess) is missing when Gideon leaves Otto somewhere when he goes off to play. Having had to find my toddler's lovey in a grocery store a few times, I can appreciate this story myself, even if she's not able to yet.UPDATE, July, 2013: My now 2 years and 4 months old toddler has warmed up to this story and loves it! We went to the bookstore on a whim, and ....there was the board book version! I haven't checked if has it, but it's now a part of our Gossie & Friends library -- we have the whole set, and they're read over and over (and good for potty time too, since they're small and engaging).
We have a LOT of the Olivier Dunrea gosling books and this is our newest addition for our newest addition to the family. I bought this as an Easter gift for our one year old and it's very cute, just like all of the other Dunrea gosling books. It's a sweet story about a rudy little gosling and his stuffed octopus named Otto. Not only are the illustrations charming but my grandpa's name is Otto so it makes the story even more special to me when I read it to his great granddaughter.
The Gossie & Friends series are my grandsons go to books for our reading time since he was 2, he is now 4.He picks out which of the friends he wants to start reading and we read them all. Happy to have a new friend and Otto Octopus is a quiet charmer. This series is child friendly, calming and reassuring, and well illustrated.I would reccommend to all. These books are keepers!
This is mom's favorite gosling book. I love how Gideon's little pal is in on the action by "listening quietly" while Gideon reads to him or "peeking" through the leaves when Gideon hides with him and it has the Dunrea joy for life, toddler drama and happy ending. What more could you ask for?
Part of a collection of little books by Olivier Dunrea that began with Gossie a small yellow gosling - These stories are simple and the characters and their antics are charming. The pages are filled with lots of primary colors and simple sentences. And the books themselves are small and easy for little fingers to hold.
I love my grandsons face when I read this book to him, his face just lights up. I would recommend any of the Gossie & Friends books for little ones and those kids who are just begining to read.
My daughter loves this series! She can't get enough of these books! We've been taking them out of the library for a while so we just decided to finally order them.
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