Ollie the Stomper

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 bootsGertie wears blue bootsbut Ollie has no boots. Stomping bootless after Gossie and Gertie as they tromp in the strawromp in the rainand 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 siblingcousinor 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 languageword repetitionsight wordsand sweet illustrations–which means it’s perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The activeengaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable charactersencouraging children to continue their reading journey.