Goose in a Hole - Hardcover

Kerr, Judith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 000720793X ISBN 13: 9780007207930

Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

When the water in the village pond begins to disappear overnight, Katerina the goose makes the sensible decision to follow the leak, leading her family into an exciting underground adventure. Who knows where the geese will surface next? Meanwhile, the villagers try to solve the problem of the empty pond, but only little Millie Buswell seems to notice that its inhabitants are missing too! Will she ever see her favorite goose again? The sequel to The Other Goose, this is the second story from Judith Kerr starring her charming new creation, Katerina.

About this title

About the Author:

The works of Judith Kerr have been delighting children for nearly forty years. The best-selling creator of the Mog the cat books, Kerr is also known for The Tiger Who Came to Tea, one of the most popular books for children ever written. Her books, which have become modern classics, have sold over five million copies worldwide.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 2–When the water in the village pond disappears into a hole, Katerina the goose leads her family down it to find a new pool. At the same time, the mayor is having plumbing problems, while the townspeople are concerned about the water's disappearance. Only little Millie Buswell worries about her favorite goose. Meanwhile, the geese follow the water underground, surfacing through a storm sewer into a fountain and then to the hippo pool at the zoo. Children will foresee what happens next when Millie is pictured in the mayor's loo. The parallel story lines of the geese and the humans flow smoothly into a satisfying ending. The soft, colored-pencil drawings track Katerina and her goslings on their underground adventure, while the townspeople work to refill the pond. Kerr uses a minimum of lines to express a wide range of emotions–puzzlement, concern, curiosity, confidence, sadness, and joy. Simple details add dimension to the story. Foxes, rabbits, and moles live along the geese's route. Worms, ladybugs, and other soil dwellers crawl in the dirt. A playful cat chases a frog across several pages. Children will enjoy sharing this delightful adventure one-on-one or in a small group.–Carolyn Janssen, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH
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About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 000720793X
• ISBN 13: 9780007207930
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40