Olivier Dunrea is the creator of beautiful and well-loved children's books. A painter and a sculptor, his work centers around farms, animals, architecture, and folklore. He lives in the tiny village of Narrowsburg, New York, in the Catskill Mountains.
Praise for Gossie&Friends books:
Ollie's Halloween This low-key story is a great addition to the
Gossie and friends books and will work well in storytime.--School
Library Journal, starred review
Gossie and Gossie&Gertie Gossie and Gertie's boots are made for
walking; the books they so delightfully traverse are made for
treasuring. --The Horn Book, starred review Two books
that are sure to become favorites because they tap into
quintessential preschool experience....Young children will ask for
these stories again and again. --School Library Journal,
starred review Adding ample wry humor to both his spare
ink-and-watercolor pictures and minimalist text, Dunrea imbues both
goslings with distinctive, endearing personalities and chronicles
experiences every preschooler can recognize. --Publishers
Weekly, starred review The potent combination of
toddler-appealing story lines and the charismatic charm of the
illustrations assure that these smartly clad geese will be marching
straight into the hearts of readers. --Kirkus Reviews Ollie
With their simple watercolors and narrative, along with diminutive
heroes who assert a budding independence, these tales demonstrate
once again how well their creator knows his audience.
--Publishers Weekly, starred review Preschoolers will relate
to Ollie's point of view and delight in his humorous reactions to
the new world he's discovering. --Booklist Art and text are
spare but expressive, and Dunrea's understanding of toddler
life...is remarkably keen. --The Horn Book Peedie Dunrea's
feathered characters have the look and feel of preschoolers rapt in
their own discovery of the world. --School Library Journal
Peedie is a very appealing little gosling and the story and
repetitive text will delight young listeners. --Children's
Literature Merry Christmas, Ollie!...the focus on Ollie's childlike
anticipation is right on target. Dunrea's graceful ink drawings and
beautiful washes offer an appealing alternative to more complex,
but less satisfying Christmas picture books --BooklistRemaining
true to his uncomplicated watercolor style, Dunrea maintains an
element of charm to Ollie's waiting, depicting his impatience as
sweet and subdued, rather than manic and obsessed. Parents and
children will immediately relate to this youngster's excitement.
--School Library JournalGossie & Friends: A First Flap BookA
wonderful addition to Gossie collections. --Kirkus Reviews
2006 Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Books of the Year
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