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Goose Egg Island

This lyrical, richly illustrated story gives readers an engaging glimpse into the life cycle of Canada geese.

On a chilly spring day, Goose and Gander flap down toward a little island just beginning to thaw out after a long winter. It is here that they will build a nest, lay eggs, and wait. And wait. And…wait. For the goslings to arrive. During all that waiting—through sun and snow, day and night—Goose keeps their eggs warm, while Gander protects the little island.

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On pre-order until 04/01/2025 $18.99 $18.99
Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 1
Dewey E
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level
Publisher Sleeping Bear Press
Language English
Available Formats Hardcover (9781534113183), PDF (9781668955819), ePub (9781668955307), Hosted ebook (9781668955475), Kindle (9781668955642)
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 10 x 10
Graphics Full-color illustrations

Author: Julia Richardson

Julia Richardson is a children's book author living in Mattawan, Michigan. When she isn't writing, she is out in nature, observing the wildlife around her or enjoying time with her grandchildren.

Illustrator: Meneka Repka

Meneka Repka (she/her) is an illustrator and teacher living in Victoria, British Columbia. She loves drawing animal characters and is very inspired by lush, forested, and mountainous landscapes. Meneka has lived in four Canadian provinces, and has seen Canada geese in the wild everywhere! Meneka holds a Phd in curriculum and learning, MA in art education, BEd in education, and BFA in drawing.

Original artwork
Full-color illustrations