One of the most thrilling sounds of the fall, is the sound of a vee in the sky that contains hundreds of Canada geese flying and calling as they come in to land in wildlife refuge. If you are lucky enough to be standing in the right place, you will get to hear the rush of their wings as they come as one to splash down for a rest and some food.
This is the story of one goose who belongs to that glorious vee. This goose watched as a male goose danced for her and showed her his bravery and then called to her to follow. The two stayed side by side on land and snuggled together at night. He guarded her. There world was the two of them until she built a nest and settled in on her eggs to take care of them.
This is the story of a pair of geese who live together year after year raising their young together and flying south together again and again.
So beautiful. So wonderful to see this pair dedicated to each other, caring for each other and caring for their young together. This is a lovely peek into nature and the wonder she offers us. Some things come to an end. That can be very sad and very hard. Even a goose feels that way and even for a goose there comes a time to move on and let go and begin again to do what you were born to do in this world.
Gorgeous illustrations give a winsome peacefulness to this story which will capture your heart and hopefully will invite you to go outside and look up on a fall day to see a vee of geese flying in that amazing formation and ready to come back year after year. This is one touching story.
40 pages 978-0593647554 Ages 4-8
Keywords: goose, life cycle, loss, moving on, letting go, nature, wildlife, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, death and dying, Science Curriculum
Recommended by: Barb Langridge, abookandahug.com
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In this lyrical and poignant nonfiction book about loss, follow the lives of a pair of Canada geese as they perform their courtship rituals, raise nests full of chicks, and migrate with the seasons... until one goose has to brave the world alone.
Here is how he won her over: He was the best dancer with the most powerful moves. He hissed loudly and bravely. He had a long, sleek neck and a fine bill.
This is a stunningly illustrated, moving picture book about two geese bonded for life. They have six eggs, and then six chicks, and they teach them how to fly. But when one of the geese in the partnership becomes ill and dies, what happens to its partner goose? She is forced, suddenly, to brave the world on her own—until a new partner goose comes along, calling to her with his own powerful moves.
With scientific facts, a beautiful text, and gorgeous art work, young readers will find themselves inspired to take a closer look at the natural world around them.---from the publisher
