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Come Back, Gosling (paperback)

By David Litchfield

When Gosling flies away, can a heartbroken girl discover where he truly belongs?

heartwarming atmospheric tender reassuring

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Come Back, Gosling (paperback) about?

A little girl and a gosling are the very best of friends, sharing adventures and reading books together at the library. But when the girl hides a book about geese, Gosling begins to wonder about the wider world. Soon, the missing book reappears, and Gosling flies away to discover where he belongs. Heartbroken, the girl must learn that loving someone sometimes means letting them go. Can their friendship survive, and will Gosling find his way home?

About the author

David Litchfield is a talented author and illustrator from the UK. He is best known for creating the much-loved picture book 'The Bear and the Piano'. David’s stories are full of warmth, imagination, and beautiful artwork that inspire children to dream big and believe in themselves.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2026

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