The Lonely Goose
Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · March 11, 2025
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- Who it’s for
- A lyrical picture book follows geese through courtship, family life, loss, and new beginnings.
- Themes
- Loss and recovery, Canada geese and migration, Family bonds
- Genres
- Ducks & Geese, Birds
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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.
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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.
Wild Lives, Tender Loss
A lyrical picture book follows geese through courtship, family life, loss, and new beginnings.
Come here for
- Geese, courtship, chicks, and seasonal migration
- A tender look at loss and renewal
Expect
- Scientific facts woven into lyrical text
- Illustrations that invite a closer look at nature
Where it sits
| Birds | 90% |
|---|---|
| Ducks & Geese | 55% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Ducks & Geese
- Protecting the Planet
- Ecosystems & Environment
- Authors
- Lela Nargi
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Published
- March 11, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Loss and recovery · Canada geese and migration · Family bonds
- Reading lane
- Ducks & Geese