By Alex Latimer (author) , Alex Latimer (illustrator) Part of the Gordon series
"A laugh-out-loud journey of empathy, courage, and soggy bread."
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A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month July 2024
Hilarious and with a useful message, the highly illustrated story of Gordon’s mean ways and how he changes his behaviour and learns to say sorry is perfect for new readers.
All geese hiss and honk and many of them have some very mean habits. But Gordon is the meanest by a million miles. He lies on his couch, thinks of all the mean things he can do and then writes out a list which includes, ‘Give rong directions’, ‘Tip over ice kreems’ and ‘Stomp on sandcastle’. But, when Gordon is unexpectedly given a flower by Anthony the Piglet he finds his mean ways begin to disappear…
Alex Latimer’s cartoon illustrations and funny text are captivating.
There are plenty of mean geese in the world. They hiss and honk and chase you down for a handful of crumbs. But Gordon is the meanest of them all. He stomps on sandcastles, knocks ice-creams out of hands, and punches sharks - he's the worst, and he loves it. Until one day, something extraordinary happens . . . Anthony the Piglet gives him a flower.
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With this one act of kindness, Gordon's world begins to crumble. Join Gordon the Goose, Anthony the Piglet, and the citizens of Grover Gardens for a laugh-out-loud journey of empathy, courage, and soggy bread.
Also available in the series:
Gordon Wins It All Gordon Starts a Band
Alex Latimer is an award-winning writer and illustrator based in Cape Town, South Africa. He has written and illustrated dozens of picture books which have been published all around the world. He has two daughters who read his books to make sure they’re fun and interesting, and a dog named Bernie who goes along on walks with him when he can’t think of any good ideas. Alex loves dinosaurs, space, the sea, and all of the fruits - but only some of the vegetables.'
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There are plenty of mean geese in the world. They hiss and honk and chase you down for a handful of crumbs.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Recommendations, Funny, Animal Stories, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth was written by Alex Latimer and published by Oxford University Press
Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth has 105 pages
Yes it is part of Gordon series
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