Goose is the lovable character who makes a huge mistake and gossips about his best friend. He hurts her deeply, destroys their friendship, and causes mayhem for all the animals on the farm. In this important book, young readers will learn this is a form of bullying, how destructive our words can be, and how we can forgive and restore friendships.
Linda Altoonian was born on February 22, 1950 to working class parents of Armenian descent who raised her in Silver Spring, a Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C. The grandchild of immigrants who fled the first genocide in history perpetrated by the Turks in 1915, she walked in two distinctly different worlds--the colorful culture of her ancestors that was characterized by fierce family loyalty, delicious food and hospitality, a rich and turbulent history that throbbed to beat of lively music and dramatic dance, and the intrigue that was woven into the rags-to-riches story of her grandparents, who wielded power in the community, church and underground plots to free their homeland.
After graduation, Linda married an Armenian boy and moved to New Jersey where she began to teach English and where she earned her Master's Degree in Human Development and Communications from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She gave birth to two children, Tricia and Derek, and stayed home for 12 years to raise them and do philanthropic work in her new community in Arlington, Texas where the family had moved in the 1984 to further her husband's career. During that time, she was a Girl Scout leader who guided her son to Eagle Scout and her daughter to Gold scout. She also worked for the neighborhood watch and with the city on park installations.
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Based on 10 reviews
I love this book! I am an elementary school teacher and often, in the books I read to my students, there is a problem described but not the solution or steps to resolve it. This book will foster so many important discussions about bullying, true regret and the way to fix even the most awful relationship mistakes. This is a must have for your child’s library!
Chris North
Reader
What an awesome book for my grandkids! The book is unique because it not only teaches the valuable lesson about how gossip can hurt but also about how to make up for harming a friendship… to confess, apologize and forgive. My grandkids love the story and the illustrations. This book is a keeper through the generations!
Debbie Todd
Reader
Such an adorable children’s book with a wonderful message and lovely illustrations. I love to read it to my son who adores the characters and gets engaged in the action. It’s a great teaching tool for so many important lessons.
Audrey Cantrell
Reader
½ of all net proceeds will be donated to the
Texas Anti-bullying Coalition
BULLYING AFFECTS ALL OF US.
“Whether we are bullied, bully others, or witness bullying, it can keep
us from expressing how we feel and being who we want to be.
Bullying can make us feel unsafe, unwelcome, and alone.”
