Gossie and Friends
by Olivia Dunrea
Oooh ... flaps. We love flaps around here. Little fingers can't wait to lift them and see what's underneath. Hey, wait 'til I read it first, 'kay?
Gossie's a goose from a board book series, and this is her flap book where she hides, plays with friends, counts, etc. It pretends to be educational, but we all know flap books aren't about becoming geniuses. They're about fun! And, uh, crying hysterically when the flaps tear.
The yellow goslings remind me of bathroom decor you can buy at Target, but rendering everything in watercolor (outlined in black ink) somehow makes it artier. It's in an extra-big size too, making it harder to lose and easier for those tiny paws to grab onto.
Rating: *\*\
We need more flap books for adults. I'm re-reading Kissinger's account of the Ford years, and it would definitely be livened up if you could peek behind a piece of cardboard and find William Colby.
Posted by: Ontario Emperor | May 17, 2006 at 04:04 PM
I don't even know who Colby is and I find that funny.
Posted by: Anne | May 18, 2006 at 06:29 AM