Book Series · 19 Books

Gossie & Friends Books

In order from Gossie to Pearl's Lost Pearls.

Olivier Dunrea's small-format stories follow a growing gaggle of distinctive goslings through friendship, feelings, holidays, and everyday discoveries.

Reviewed by the Bookroo Editors Updated August 12, 2026

Reading order

How to Read the Gossie & Friends Books

The books are shown in publication order, beginning with Gossie. New goslings arrive over time, but each short story stands on its own, so families can comfortably choose by character or occasion.

Holiday board books and the very short Ollie's Valentine and Ollie's Hug belong to the same farmyard world. They are included in publication order, not treated as numbered plot installments.

Sources: HarperCollins Gossie & Friends listing for Pearl's Lost Pearls, Clarion Gossie publisher guide.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

The conflicts are preschool-sized: missing boots, waiting, wanting what a friend has, losing a treasured object, or feeling left out. Clear illustrations and repeated language make emotions easy to follow.

There is no frightening violence. Bees, slippery ponds, nighttime costumes, and brief separations add mild tension, but friends and caring adults restore a secure tone.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$958

Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2002

Gossie

By Olivier Dunrea

A gosling searches for her missing red boots, uncovering surprises.

32 pages

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Board book

Summary: Gossie, a small yellow gosling, adores her bright red boots. One morning, they're missing! As she searches high and low, Gossie embarks on a journey filled with unexpected discoveries. Will she find her beloved boots, or something even more valuable? Join Gossie in this charming tale of friendship and adventure, perfect for young readers.

In reading order

Gossie & Friends Series

19 books · Published 2002–2024

#1 in Series

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$958

Gossie

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2002

A gosling searches for her missing red boots, uncovering surprises.

#2 in Series

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$858

Gossie & Gertie

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2002

Best friends follow each other everywhere—until one decides to explore alone.

#3 in Series

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$958

Ollie

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2003

Two friends eagerly await an egg to hatch, but the stubborn occupant has his own timing.

#4 in Series

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$958

Ollie the Stomper

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2003

Ollie wants boots like his friends. Will he find his own path?

#5 in Series

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$759

Peedie

Board Book · Ages 3–7 · 2004

A gosling loses his lucky red cap. Can he find it?

#6 in Series

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$759

BooBoo

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2004

A gosling's appetite meets its match. What won't BooBoo eat?

#7 in Series

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$759

Merry Christmas, Ollie!

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2007

Ollie can't wait for Father Christmas Goose on Christmas Eve.

#8 in Series

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$759

Ollie's Easter Eggs

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2008

Ollie plans the ultimate Easter egg hunt to join the fun.

#9 in Series

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$958

Ollie's Halloween

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2010

Goslings explore Halloween, discovering sharing's magic over scaring.

#10

#10 in Series

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$759

Gideon & Otto

Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2012

A gosling's toy octopus goes missing. Can he find it before the day ends?

#11

#11 in Series

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$759

Gideon

Board Book · Ages 2–3 · 2012

A playful gosling refuses to nap, but will he tire out eventually?

#12

#12 in Series

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$958

Jasper & Joop

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2013

Neat Jasper and messy Joop face a buzzing bee dilemma.

#13

#13 in Series

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$759

Gemma & Gus

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2013

Gus ventures out alone, but who's really following whom in this sibling tale?

#14

#14 in Series

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$958

Gus

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2015

Gus finds three eggs. Will they hatch into perfect companions?

#15

#15 in Series

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$759

Ollie's Valentine

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2015

Ollie searches for a special valentine, uncovering a delightful surprise.

#16

#16 in Series

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$958

Ruby & Rufus

Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2019

Goslings face a frozen pond. Is it a new adventure or a challenge?

#17

#17 in Series

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$958

Ollie's Hug

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2022

A grumpy gosling discovers what truly lifts his spirits: a friend's hug.

#18

#18 in Series

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$1248

Pearl

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A gosling loses her voice. Can friends help her sing again?

#19

#19 in Series

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$1248

Pearl's Lost Pearls

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

A lost necklace leads to a farm-wide search with unexpected helpers.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Gossie & Friends series?

There are 19 books in the Gossie & Friends series. It began with Gossie in 2002, and the newest book, Pearl's Lost Pearls, was published in 2024.

What order should you read the Gossie & Friends books in?

Start with Gossie and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #19.

What ages are the Gossie & Friends books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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Olivier Dunrea

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