Review by Booklist Review
Sophie and Goose, as we know from previous entries in this series, are best friends. Although they have a lot of fun together, they cannot always do the same things: Sophie can't fly, and Goose can't go to school. Worried that Goose is lonely, Sophie sets out to find him another friend by visiting a zoo and meeting some other animals. Succeeding almost too well, Sophie then feels left out when Goose starts spending time with a flock of geese. This sweet friendship story raises some important issues for young readers to consider, such as how friends can have both common and differing interests. Thick black outlines set off cartoon-style figures from bright, mostly solid-color backgrounds. The humorous illustrations, including the exuberantly friendly group of geese, will reassure readers, as will the final image of Goose and Sophie happily together.--Whitehurst, Lucinda Copyright 2016 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-In this adorable follow-up to Goose Goes to School (HarperCollins, 2015), Sophie and Goose set out to find some friends for Goose because he can't go everywhere with the girl. So off they set to the zoo, because where else would one find a good animal friend? As Sophie and Goose encounter flamingos (who don't do much), a giraffe (who can't fly), and even an alligator (who would like to have Goose for dinner), they don't seem to be finding a suitable pal for Goose. The search seems fruitless, until a group of geese appear leaving Goose excited and Sophie a little torn. The colorful backdrops and simple drawings will pull little ones in as they learn with Sophie that you can be happy for someone else even if you're a little sad. This is a wonderful choice for readers who love animals or those who may need some help coping with the complicated nature of friendships. VERDICT With its sweet story and strong, stylish line work, this title is recommended for picture book collections.-Ashley Prior, Lincoln Public Library, RI © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
In Sophie and Goose's latest (Goose; Goose Goes to School), the amiable pair goes to the zoo, where Goose meets fellow feathered friends, and then to a farm, where Goose also makes a new (non-feathered) pal ("Baaaaa!"). As usual, Wall's digitally finished charcoal drawings use bold colors and thick black lines to convey all the preschooler-perfect feelings and antics. [Review covers these titles: Goose Goes to the Zoo and Goose on the Farm.] (c) Copyright 2017. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
Human Sophie and goose Goose are best friends; they do everything together, but needless to say, in some respects they are not compatible. Sophie can't fly, and she's not fond of goose food, but in other ways they are best buds and share many a cup of tea. Sophie is worried that Goose gets lonely when she is away at school, so she tries to think of a solution. Then she has a brainstorm: maybe she can find a friend for Goose at the zoo! Unsurprisingly, however, most of the animals are not ideal friends: the giraffe can't fly, and the crocodile tries to take a friendly bite out of the innocent bird. Flamingos are just plain boring. The pair is despondent, until they hear a familiar chorus of honks: lots of other geese, just like Sophie's friend! Goose flies off happily, leaving Sophie a little bit lonely. However Goose is a faithful friend and returns with newfound friends to check in with Sophie. Towheaded Caucasian Sophie is clad in a red dress and, like many a simply drawn picture-book protagonist before her, has no discernible mouth; her stark-white face and blonde locks mirror Goose's white feathers and yellow beak and feet, establishing a firm connection between the friends. This simple tale, with resonances of many other unlikely animal-child friendship stories, is told in an engaging manner. Wall's cheery, flat, brightly colored illustrations are neatly suited to this nave rendering of the age-old dilemma of friendship: how to enjoy others' company in spite of different tastes and habits. (Picture book. 2-5) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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