Come Back, Gosling by David Litchfield

In this story, there is a little girl and a gosling. And they both love each other very much. The girl and the gosling’s very favourite thing to do is to visit the library and choose new books. But one day, there is a book the girl will not share. Before Gosling can peek inside, she slams the book shut and says: “I don’t like this book. Let’s play something else.” After, the book goes missing, the girl and the gosling’s friendship is changed.
Then one night, Gosling finds the missing book and leaves. Will the girl be able to be able to find Gosling in time? And put things right and say sorry before it’s too late?

This reassuring story teaches children that honesty and trust are what help friendships fly and is effortlessly brought to life by David Litchfield’s atmospheric scenes and Anne Booth’s warm and rich storytelling. The perfect bookshelf companion to The Duck Who Didn’t Like Water, I’m Sticking With You and Pip & Egg.

A heartwarming picture book about friendship, flying and the joy of sharing books.

About the Author: Anne Booth (Author)
Anne Booth writes highly acclaimed children’s fiction and picture books and is known for the exceptional warmth and authenticity of her writing. Her picture books include Refuge, illustrated by Sam Usher, and Little Cloud, illustrated by Sarah Massini.

David Litchfield (Illustrator)
David Litchfield is a multi-award-winning illustrator and author. His work has appeared in magazines, newspapers, books and on T-shirts, and he has exhibited his illustrations in the UK, Europe and America. David is the author/illustrator of several picture books including The Bear & the Piano, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.

16 Sept 2025

Come Back, Gosling by David Litchfield ISBN 9781800783072