Got Too Silly

Name: Got Too Silly
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SKU: 9781806832828
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By Christie Hainsby

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Got Too Silly by Christie Hainsby is a whimsical tale where Goose finds himself locked away once again for being too silly. However, Goose is determined to persuade you to let him out! After much begging, pleading, and promising to be sensible, Goose is granted freedom... Read More

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Goose has, once again, been locked away for being too silly. But he's determined to persuade you to let him out! After begging and pleading and promising to be sensible, Goose is let out on each spread . . . only to instantly do all the silly things he promised not to! Have fun lifting the flaps and sliding the sliders to set goose loose.

Description

Got Too Silly by Christie Hainsby is a whimsical tale where Goose finds himself locked away once again for being too silly. However, Goose is determined to persuade you to let him out!

After much begging, pleading, and promising to be sensible, Goose is granted freedom on each page ... only to immediately do all the silly things he promised not to!

Enjoy the interactive elements as you have fun lifting the flaps and sliding the sliders to set Goose loose, then quickly shut him away again each time he’s a silly goose.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781806832828

Publisher: Make Believe Ideas

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Make Believe Ideas

Contributors:

Illustrated by Brandon Mattless

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 12

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