Gregory Goose is on the loose: Up the mountain by Hilary Robinson and Mandy Stanley
New Frontier, 2020. ISBN: 9781925594942. 18pp. board book.
(Age: 0-3) Gregory Goose is on the loose up the mountain, is
a sweet board book by Hilary Robinson and Mandy Stanley. It is one
of 4 Gregory Goose is on the loose books, all featuring
Gregory in a variety of locations (on the moon, in the jungle and at
the fair).
In this story he is situated on a snowy mountain and is having lots
of fun. Each page has a short sentence about where he might be,
encouraging the young reader to search through the pages and find
this cute little goose! There are also other animal friends to find
on each page including a bear, rabbits and a beaver.
The story is an easy little rhyme, that is short and could be used
to introduce the concept of a question (as each page is a question).
I really loved the vibrant illustrations and facial expressions of
all the characters both human, animal and snowman! This book would
be excellent for young children from a year old, up until
approximately 3 years old - or even for a beginner reader sibling to
read and share.
A lovely sturdy book that will hold up to many years of rough
reading and enjoyment!
Lauren Fountain