The Wandering Goose

A Modern Fable of How Love Goes

Heather L. Earnhardt, Frida Clements

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Sasquatch Books
15 September 2013

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

This beautifully illustrated book is an unconventional love story, but a story of love nonetheless. The Wandering Goose is a lyrical tale of love, loss, and healing that will soothe anyone who's experienced a broken heart.

""This is the perfect gift for anyone going through a breakup or other heartache. It is wonderful."" Rose City Reader

With its timeless story about love and the cycle of life, this beautiful little book will capture the hearts of readers young and old. A bug's life is suddenly changed when a wandering goose finds his way to her garden. They become close friends, exploring and playing in the lush garden, exchanging poems, hopes, and dreams, and eventually confessions of love. When goose begins to feel his instinct to wander, Bug's life changes again, but she comes to learn that she is surrounded by enduring love, even in loss.

With charming illustrations by Frida Clements in a style reminiscent of Beatrix Potter, this beautiful little hardcover book is a beautiful gift for anyone who's ever loved and lost love.

By: Heather L. Earnhardt
Illustrated by: Frida Clements
Imprint: Sasquatch Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 179mm, Width: 123mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 163g
ISBN: 9781570618819
ISBN 10: 157061881X
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 15 September 2013
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Born in North Carolina, Heather Earnhardt grew up with thick red dirt on her toes, drunken summer thunderstorms, evening crickets, fireflies, and food, food, and more food. Heather owns The Wandering Goose restaurant in Seattle, where she lives with her three children, ducks, chickens, bees, dog, rabbit, and Bug's garden. Frida Clements is an award-winning graphic designer and illustrator whose work has become synonymous with the vibrant music scene of the Pacific Northwest, from commemorative silk-screened posters to the branding of Seattle's most notable bands, festivals, and venues. Frida lives in Seattle with her husband Tomo, son Forest, and daughter Sage. This is her first book.

Reviews for The Wandering Goose: A Modern Fable of How Love Goes

This story explores love, loss and healing between the unconventional bug and goose couple. Earnhardt also owns The Wandering Goose restaurant in Seattle, which was inspired by this story. 425 Magazine