Lucy Goosey
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008

Lucy Goosey

By Margaret Wild, Ann James (Illustrator)

A young goose must conquer her fear of flying to find her place in the world.

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32 pages
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Lucy Goosey has always felt safe in her familiar pond, but now she must face the daunting sky. Terrified of getting lost, she hesitates to join the others. Her mother's promise to always find her gives Lucy the courage to confront her fears. Will she take the leap into the unknown, or remain behind? Discover how love and bravery can guide us through life's biggest challenges.

From the publisher

A heartwarming story about a child’s fear of the unknown, and how a mother’s unconditional love can make anything possible–especially a brave decisionLucy Goosey has been playing happily in the same pond all her life, but the time has come for her to fly away. She is so terrified of getting lost in the huge sky that she refuses to leave with the others. Is it more terrifying to be alone, or to face one’s greatest fear? No matter what happens, Lucy Goosey’s mother will always come looking for her–only once she is reassured of this does Lucy Goosey feel brave enough to make the flight.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about changeBooks about feeling scaredBooks about social themesBooks about new experiencesBooks about ducks, geese, and swans
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 1, 2014
First published
September 1, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781742975528

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