A fresh treatment of an oh-so-familiar theme: the relationship between a child and a most-favored toy that has been elevated to the status of comforting and constant companion. For preschooler Louie, that companion is a goose named Rosie (pictured with endearing and amusing pluckiness in Emily Bolam’s illustrations). Louie’s mom and dad have both had a hand in patching and reattaching parts of his well-worn friend. When Rosie takes an unexpected swim at the beach, Louie seeks aid for his soggy companion and discovers that his mommy and daddy can’t fix everything. But with his mother’s encouragement, Louie takes charge of the situation and makes a surprising discovery. (Ages 2-4)

Rosie is Louie's goose. Rosie goes everywhere with him. To the beach and out for ice cream -- wherever Louie goes, Rosie goes, too. But a much-loved goose won't stay new forever. Fortunately, Mom and Dad help to keep Rosie in good shape. One day Rosie gets caught in a wave and swept out to sea. Eventually she washes ashore a bit worse for wear, and even Mom and Dad fear that she will never be the same goose again. But Louie surprises even himself when he finds a way to help his special friend.