Gerda the Goose [Paperback]

Hiawyn Oram (Author), David Melling (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

Gerda wants to fly to the moon. On her way to the launching pad she meets an eagle who paints landscapes, moles who are mining for coal but finding diamonds, a mouse who sings an aria from an opera, and an owl who studies the moon with his telescope. When Gerda peeks into the telescope and sees the moon's cold, bleak surface, she decides to stay here on earth and let other silly geese fly into space. Delightful full-color illustrations on every page. (Ages 2-5)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 2 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 1st edition (April 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764114840
• ISBN-13: 978-0764114847
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,074,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet, wonderful book, January 4, 2012

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Zelda Deutsch (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gerda the Goose Hb (Hardcover)

This book is about a goose who dreams of going to the moon, but in the end realizes that it's not all that great, and there is beauty in the simplest things, if only you are willing to see it. I'm not sure how I acquired this book, I don't think I've ever seen it in a book store, but I feel lucky to have it. I used to read it to my (now 14 year old) son, and now read it to my daughter. The book has a great flow, it reads like poetry without the need to rhyme at all. Very well written and sweet, with the bonus of a wonderful message. A great book for bedtime or any time, it should be part of every child's library.

2.0 out of 5 stars delay and denial, October 7, 2005

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A. A. Martinoli "Lady Vader" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gerda the Goose (Paperback)

There was a delay in shipping then a notice that it isn't available, unappreciated.