While spending the summer at the beach with his parents, Louie has a wonderful time playing with his toy goose and even rescues her from a big wave. Full color.

Louie, the Big Blue Goose By: Alexander Wuchevich Louie is a goose who was born blue and very big, much larger than the other geese his age. Because he was different, the other geese did not bother with him which made Louie very sad. The day comes where all the geese fly to the USA, as they do each year. When a young goose breaks his wind during landing, Louie volunteers himself to fly the little one on his back to see a doctor. There is a valuable lesson for all children - and adults - in Louie's story: Never judge others by their appearances for we do not know their heart.

Book description: This hilariously earthy novel about life in a small Ohio town during the Depression opens with the discovery of the Clyde Karolak, a gentle town drunk. The mystery of who killed Karolak looms in the background as young Rudy Kernan and his five rowdy friends share a summer of awakening. Rudy's obsession with the mystery is matched by his relentless pursuit of wealth, excitement and romance. Author bio: Journalist John McPeek ended his 42-year career in 1992 when he retired from the San Diego Tribune. In earlier years he served on the editorial staffs of newspapers in Columbus, Ohio, Chicago and Tokyo. He and his wife, Virginia, live near San Diego, where they often sail coastal waters.

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