  | Pearl's lost pearls (Gossie & friends) Author: Dunrea, Olivier | |
| Price: $19.58 | ||
Summary:
Pearl wears her pearl necklace everywhere, every day--until it goes missing! Pearl retraces her steps, but it's only with the help of resourceful and observant friends that her prized possession is returned.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (04/01/24)
School Library Journal (00/05/24)
Booklist (05/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 05/01/2024 PreS-Gr 1—In the "Gossie & Friends" books for toddlers and preschoolers, another tale of Pearl. This black gosling, who lost her voice in the first book, loves wearing a strand of pearls. She wears them everywhere. Once again, children are treated to seven spreads of Pearl's love—here, the pearls—which then do not survive a dive in the pond. What follows is a few more pages of her devastation before she is aided by others. There is a little cadence to the language, and truly lyrical scenes of country life; Pearl is as industrious as can be, and children will love following her around. It's just that a very dear little gosling has found herself in a flat-footed plot. VERDICT For the very young with long attention spans, this may be a "first mystery." But Pearl's habit—to get into scrapes and be rescued by others—is not one every child will adopt.—Kimberly Olson Fakih - Copyright 2024 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 05/01/2024 Dunrea’s latest picture book is the second to feature Pearl, a small, black gosling who loves to sing. She’s the littlest gosling in her community, but she has the loudest voice. Every day, whether dancing on the stone wall, napping on the haystack, or singing to the bees, Pearl wears her beloved pearl necklace everywhere she goes, even when diving into the pond. After she returns home one day, Papa Goose asks, “Pearl, where are your pearls?” Devastated, she retraces her steps, but she can’t find her necklace. Pearl’s tears are falling into the pond when gosling Rufus and Ruby surprise her, saying, “Look what we found!” Wearing her necklace again, Pearl sings for joy. The visual charm of Dunrea’s Gossie & Friends series is evident on every page of the book, from the expressive line drawings to the restrained, effective use of color to the white backgrounds that redirect viewers’ eyes to the characters. The volume’s small size, six inches square, seems in keeping with the brief story. A welcome addition to a beloved series. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
