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.
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Dewey | E |
| Lexile | 470L |
| ATOS Reading Level | |
| Guided Reading Level | L |
| 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 |
Midwest Book Review - Goose Egg Island
Julia Richardson’s Goose Egg Island (9781534113183, $18.99) receives especially colorful, eye-catching illustrations by Meneka Repka as it surveys the new home of Goose and Gander on a frozen pond leading to a small island ideal for nesting.
Kid learn about goose natural history as they enjoy large-size, exciting illustrations that accompany a story of love, family-rearing, and confronting the elements.
Read-aloud parents will especially appreciate the sound effects and ability to reinforce how creatures bond and build lives together.
Donovan's Literary Services - Goose Egg Island
Julia Richardson’s Goose Egg Island (9781534113183, $18.99) receives especially colorful, eye-catching illustrations by Meneka Repka as it surveys the new home of Goose and Gander on a frozen pond leading to a small island ideal for nesting.
Kid learn about goose natural history as they enjoy large-size, exciting illustrations that accompany a story of love, family-rearing, and confronting the elements.
Read-aloud parents will especially appreciate the sound effects and ability to reinforce how creatures bond and build lives together.
Kirkus - Goose Egg Island
A bonded pair of Canada geese raise a family…The many double-page spreads make for an immersive read-aloud. A vivid and authentic account of geese living their beautiful, wild lives.
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 |