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When Sophie and Goose go on a class trip to the farm, Goose starts to feel left out and sets out on his own. He meets many new animals along the way, but it's not quite the same as being with his friend Sophie, until . . . BAAA! Has Goose made a new friend?
In Laura Wall's latest heartwarming story, young readers will delight as Sophie and Goose's trip to the farm becomes a day to remember!
Reviews (4)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-K-This story begins at home with a book, as Sophie and Goose prepare for a class trip to the farm. Goose and the children sample the delights of a bus ride and visits with various animals. When Goose starts to feel left out and wanders off, he ends up making friends with a charming little goat. The easy-to-follow text is minimal and uncluttered, and the illustrations are whimsically humorous. Observant children will notice that Goose scarfs his lunch on the bus, and the farmer is a dog. Adults appear only from the waist down, emphasizing the cozy, child-focused perspective. The illustrations are bright and cheerful, with thick black outlines and solid backgrounds. VERDICT Young children will be delighted with Sophie and Goose's latest outing, as will their caregivers. This book is likely to be a favorite for home sharing and storytime.-Rachel Anne Mencke, St. Matthew's Parish School, Pacific Palisades, CA © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
In Sophie and Goose's latest (Goose; Goose Goes to School), the amiable pair goes to the zoo, where Goose meets fellow feathered friends, and then to a farm, where Goose also makes a new (non-feathered) pal ("Baaaaa!"). As usual, Wall's digitally finished charcoal drawings use bold colors and thick black lines to convey all the preschooler-perfect feelings and antics. [Review covers these titles: Goose Goes to the Zoo and Goose on the Farm.] (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
The latest book about Sophie and Goose describes an ordinary field trip to a farm. Sophie and Goose go on a school trip to a farm where they play with the bunnies, feed the lambs, and meet fluffy chicks. Goose, however, feels left out, and then sulking, he gets into trouble: sitting on the hen's eggs by mistake, plopping into a pig's muddy puddle, and bumping into a cow. He's not sure he likes the farm after all, until a friendly goat becomes his sidekick. The farm activities depicted are routine, and so are the animals, except for a peacock. Animal vocalizations punctuate the terse storyline. The charcoal-drawn and digitally colored illustrations are minimalistic, with dots for eyes and short lines for mouths; all humans depicted appear to be white. The spread of the tractor has a dog sitting in the driver's seat instead of a farmer, (just a boot at page edge), which seems out of step with the other, less-fanciful scenes. It's the brightly colored illustrations set against vivid backgrounds and the simple shapes outlined in heavy black lines that give the story some zest. Fans of the other titles in the series will enjoy this run-of-the-farm story, though it lacks the charm of Tad Hill's Duck and Goose books. (Picture book. 4-6) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
Best friends Goose and Sophie return, this time to enjoy a class trip to the farm. When Sophie is captivated by baby chicks, a disgruntled Goose storms off. He falls into a muddy puddle; he is frightened by a peacock; he is chased by an angry hen after he sits on her nest of eggs. There are, however, a few friendly animals about a smiling goat and a gobbling turkey lead him into a dance. Fun turns to a sweet reunion when Sophie, who's been looking for Goose, finally finds him. A few more activities, and it's time board the bus, a (mostly) good time had by all. The charm of Wall's Goose and Sophie series is its simplicity: each page gets one line of text, just enough to provide the story with action. The characters, human or animal, are drenched in pure color, with a definitive black line around each shape. Wall is good enough to make a goose with nearly no discernible facial features look dejected, curious, or put-upon. A terrific story-hour read.--Cooper, Ilene Copyright 2016 Booklist
