Uh oh! The farmer has left the gate open – and the goose has escaped!
‘GOOSE ON THE LOOSE!’ cries the farmer as he races after it.
Past the fire station runs the goose.
‘DUCK ON THE TRUCK!’ shouts the firefighter.
‘No!’ says the farmer. ‘Not a duck – it’s a GOOSE ON THE LOOSE!’
The goose dashes past the airport. ‘CRANE ON THE PLANE!’ calls the pilot.
And so the chaos continues … There’s a CHOOK ON THE HOOK, a ROOSTER ON A SCOOTER and even a QUAIL ON A SAIL! But every time, the farmer has to correct them – it’s still a GOOSE ON THE LOOSE!
Mayhem builds as a growing crowd chases after the runaway goose through town. But when they finally reach the end of the pier, it seems this determined goose may have had a very good reason for running so far after all.
Packed with repetition and lively illustrations, this madcap story is a delight to read aloud. Young readers will love joining in with the chaos as the chase grows sillier with every page.
Reviewed by Emily Ross
Age Guide 3+
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Catherine Meatheringham is an Australian children’s author who writes picture books that invite children to join in with the story. Her picture books feature playful language, onomatopoeia and imagery.
Her books have been shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards and Highly Commended in the ACT Notable Awards. Catherine regularly presents at schools and lives in Canberra with her husband, children and golden retriever.
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ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Annabelle Hale is an author and illustrator based in Melbourne. She lives with her husband, daughter, and an introverted black cat. She grew up travelling to the country each weekend with her family and loves spending time outdoors in nature, drawing inspiration from native plants and animals. Annabelle was previously a support worker for children with disabilities, and loved reading to her clients and seeing how the pictures would help them engage with the story.
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