How to Hatch

Name: How to Hatch
ISBN: 9780593811061

A Gosling's Guide to Breaking Free

Sara Holly Ackerman

Random House Children's Books · Print & ebook · January 13, 2026

Discover how a gosling hatches into the world, step by step, in this irresistibly cute and funny nonfiction picture book.

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Who it’s for: Children who enjoy read-aloud nonfiction about animal life
Themes: Gosling hatching, Animal growth
Genres: Ducks & Geese, Birds, Baby Animals

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About this book

Discover how a gosling hatches into the world, step by step, in this irresistibly cute and funny nonfiction picture book. Is it getting stuffy in there? Has your yolk dwindled to a smidge? Is the beak in your wingpit cramping your style? Gosling, it’s time to . . . HATCH! With humorous, spare text that reads as an instructional "how to", this story is a delight to read aloud and walks children through every step of the hatching process.

Includes bonus facts on gosling hatching and growth, as well as an author's note from the author, an experienced librarian and educator who has done many hatching projects with chicks and quails in both the classroom and library. Perfect for Easter baskets!

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Ducks & Geese	83%
Baby Animals	69%
Birds	63%

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Ducks & Geese
Seasons
Wonder & Curiosities

Authors: Sara Holly Ackerman
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: January 13, 2026
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Gosling hatching · Animal growth
Reading lane: Ducks & Geese