Gozzle

A funny and heartwarming story about family from the creators of The Detective Dog

by Julia Donaldson

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Pub Date Mar 27 2025 | Archive Date May 15 2025

Pan Macmillan | Macmillan Children's Books

Children's Fiction | Humor & Satire

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Description

Join Bear and Gozzle on an unforgettable journey through the seasons, written by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie.

A funny and joyful picture book about home, family and belonging, Gozzle is the perfect gift to share and enjoy together.

Bear has woken up from his long winter sleep to find a lost egg outside his cosy cave. Out hatches Gozzle, a very sweet little gosling who is convinced that Bear must be her daddy – and that she should be able to climb, dig and eat honey just like him!

From the creators of the bestselling picture books, The Detective Dog, winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers' Award, and The Hospital Dog, winner of the Indie Book Awards.

Advance Praise

"At once a warm and witty exploration of family and home, Gozzle also effortlessly explores themes such as hibernation, migration and the seasons." —The Guardian

Available Editions

EDITION	Other Format
ISBN	9781529076417
PRICE	£12.99 (GBP)
PAGES	48

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Sarah L, Educator

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

This was adorable. Not what I was expecting from Julia Donaldson but so very sweet. A great addition to any young child's library - at home or at school.

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Reviewer 1354030

This book is a heartwarming reminder that families are sometimes made in unique circumstances.

Bear discovers an abandoned egg one morning in Spring. The egg hatches and a little gosling bonds with bear believing him to be a father.

At first Bear finds the gosling to be a nuisance as they are clearly not the same. However, with time and patience their bond grows through the growth of the bird. When it is time for the gosling to fly away with other geese, Bear misses his little bird. But what a reunion it is when they meet again.

Thanks to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for the ARC in exchange for honest review.

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Shelly T, Reviewer

This is cute! A little long for a picture book, and I could see my son getting bored halfway through, especially without narration, but I think that's more of a personal preference than anything. The illustrations are charming and the story is very heartwarming, especially at the end.