Gossie & Friends: A First Flap Book

First, this book is very large. It's not as small as Dunrea's other books in the Gossie series. And though it is a board book, the lift-up flaps are not indestructible and parents of toddlers and babies alike would be advised to tape these down with reinforcing tape prior to even giving the book to a child. My 18 mo. old daughter doesn't love this book, though she loves many of the other Gossie books. I think that part of the issue is that the book is so large as to be cumbersome for her to handle (and there's a lot going on within each page). Moreover, there are multiple flaps to lift on each page, so for a younger child, this may be a bit confusing. But it provides for more mileage, I suppose, for other kids. Finally, my only last comment is that it was pretty obvious that the publisher lifted illustrations directly from Dunrea's other books rather than having the author draw up a whole new set of images for this flap book. (That's why I say it's almost a "compilation" of the other Gossie books.) But the photoshopping is not noticeable unless you're looking very critically and unless you're familiar with the other books, as I am. All in all, a very nice book which furthers the Gossie brand.

Another must read/must buy book from Olivier Dunrea. Illustrations beautiful. My son loves it!

My two boys, five and three years like this book a lot, but not as much as my two year old little girl, whom we affectionately nicknamed Gertie - so she adores the duck named Gertie. All the names are great, and I love that it helps with counting. Great purchase that has held up quite well, even after several months of being read daily by three children!

My toddler loves this book. She enjoys finding little pictures under the flaps. The storyline is great and entertaining. The book material is excellent; it is made of durable board unlike others flap books. Joyful for both children and adult alike.