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Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
Everyone belongs somewhere; everyone has the right to belong - even a lonely goose named Walker. A young goose lands in the grassy fields of a farm and starts to explore. She's all alone and, although she likes the place, she wants to find some friends, to find a sense of belonging. She wants to be able to connect with other living creatures. First she meets the cow, but she is told quite distinctly that she is not a cow, nor will she ever be a cow. Although the cow is very friendly, it is quite obvious that Walker doesn't belong with the cows. Walker meets other animals on the farm. She even flies right into the barn wall, much to the amusement of a family of pigs. But she doesn't find her family, a place to belong. Walker is unhappy that first night on the farm. She is all alone and feeling very sad and lonely. But not for long.
Based on a true story, Walker The Goose: The Search For A Family encourages young readers to appreciate their own families and their own homes. Young readers can easily relate to that feeling of loneliness and they will sympathize with Walker. Belonging is an important part of life, but these young readers will also learn from the other farm animals the importance of being kind to others who are different, even if they don't really belong. Author Susanne Blumer has created a beautifully illustrated picture book story that teaches young readers not only about farm animals, but also about the importance of belonging.
