The Little Gray Goose: A Tale of Blackberry Island
Williams, C.
Synopsis "The Little Gray Goose: A Tale of Blackberry Island"
Some things are worth doing yourself. And some friends are worth sharing them with. In the middle of a wide, still pond lies a little island where the plumpest, sweetest blackberries in all the world grow just out of reach. The little gray goose wants them. So she decides to build a raft and pick them herself. At every step, gathering the driftwood, binding it with vines, carving a paddle, and launching it into the water, she asks her pond-mates for help. And so, one patient step at a time, the little gray goose builds her raft, sails across the pond, and fills her basket with berries. But when it is time to share the feast, she has a lesson to teach, and a warm surprise for the one friend who never gave up on her. A gentle, original story for reading aloud, The Little Gray Goose celebrates hard work, finishing what you start, and the truth that help comes in every size. Its heartwarming ending rewards effort and kindness, and opens the door to a lovely conversation about teamwork and second chances. Inside this book: A beautifully illustrated tale made for reading aloud together A repeating "Who will help me?" refrain that little listeners will chime in on A picture Story Map, a sing-along Working Song, and Blackberry Fun activities Talk-About-It questions and a helpful note for grown-ups Perfect for children ages 3 to 8 and the grown-ups who read to them. A gift-worthy pick for bedtime, story time, and the classroom. Climb aboard the little gray goose's raft and set sail for Blackberry Island.