Mindi and the Goose No One Else Could See

Written by Sam McBratney · Illustrated by Linda Olafsdottir

A girl faces an invisible fear only she can see. Can her family help her overcome it?

5.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.4/5 Goodreads · 133 ratings

40 pages· ~490L

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Bookroo's summary

Mindi is haunted by a mysterious goose that only she can see. Her parents try everything to banish it, but nothing works. Enter Austen, a wise farmer with a unique approach. Can he help Mindi conquer her fears and find peace? This enchanting tale explores childhood anxiety with warmth and whimsy, promising to become a bedtime favorite.

From the publisher

A charming new story from the author of Guess How Much I Love You offers an original–and heartening–take on childhood anxiety. Once there was a girl called Mindi who was afraid of something that no one else could see. This thing that she was afraid of, this thing that no one else could see, was a big goose. It came into her room as quietly as a thought comes into your head. . . . When a little girl named Mindi says she is being visited by a big goose–a scary creature that is visible only to her–her devoted dad and mom try everything they can think of to drive it away. But maybe some outside assistance is warranted from their wise friend Austen, a farmer who knows what is needed to help Mindi turn her mind to something new. In a sensitive exploration of childhood fears, Sam McBratney, the author of Guess How Much I Love You, narrates with charm, wit, and a touch of whimsy, while Linda Ólafsdóttir’s delicate illustrations enhance the modern fairy-tale feel in a story that is sure to become a bedtime favorite.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Reading age: 3–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~490L

Themes & topics

Books about facing fears Books about feelings and emotions Books about family Books about social themes Books about ducks, geese, and swans

What readers & critics say

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“This is such a cute book in the facing fears category—I love how her parents take Mindi's concern seriously, but are also committed to helping her overcome it. The range of sweaters in the illustrations is delightful and I love the old wise man's kindness!”

Marmee

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