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A Goose Named Gilligan....



Jerry Hay is the Hoosier author of a children's book about the true adventures of Gilligan the Goose. Gilligan is Jerry's river friend who has  had some adventures of his own. Read the unusual story about how they met and bonded. Gilligan is always making life interesting along the Wabash River. The unique feature of the book is that the story is true and Gilligan is a real goose. He is well known by local river people who are greeted by him as they pass in their boats. The book was released in the fall of 2004 by HJ Kramer publishing. Look for it at booksellers everywhere or in our book store on this site. In his book, Beyond the Bridges, there is an entire chapter dedicated to the adventures of Gilligan. Readers will laugh at his antics and have their heart warmed, reading about this loveable goose. Meridian International Art Centre and the Library of Congress selected illustrations from "A Goose Named Gilligan" book to represent the state of Indiana in a traveling art exhibit. It was chosen for it's quality and for depicting the natural beauty of Indiana, and particularly the Wabash River.

Read the entire story about Gilligan's rescue


Gilligan cruising on Jerry's boat....






Bathing in the Wabash River before his big date






Playing hard to get....






Gilligan finally met his true love....


And after a brief courtship, Gilligan is doing his part here to guard the eggs on their beach front property

















This is the resulting family. Notice that the kids all look took after Gilligan and quickly outgrew their mother (she's the white goose)





A Goose Named Gilligan children's book is available at all major retailers everywhere. It can also be purchased on this web site to receive an author signed copy.



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Reviews

Booksmatter:
Gilligan the goose is given a second chance at life when he is rescued by Jerry and decides to follow him home, in an extraordinary tale of friendship that stresses the importance of preserving wildlife and our environment 

"Through the Looking Glass" children's book review:                                                          This wonderful story about a man who loves and appreciates wildlife and wild places is refreshing in its unaffected narrative and in the author's obvious fondness for Gilligan the goose. Animal lovers of all ages will enjoy the story and the clear and light illustrations
 
Forbes Book Club:
A Goose Named Gilligan is the true story of a beautiful, untamed river, a man who cherishes it, and a most extraordinary goose. When the Wabash River starts receding, Jerry rescues the exposed river mussels from hungry raccoons. He soon discovers another threatened creature: a beautiful wild goose caught in a fishing line. Unable to fly, the goose will surely drown unless Jerry intervenes. Once freed, grateful Gilligan follows Jerry home, but the man knows that wild creatures should live in the wild. The way the goose resolves the dilemma shows how conflicts can be solved creatively. Beautiful color illustrations are featured throughout 

Alibris:
Hay and Pollema-Cahill tell the true story of a beautiful, untamed river, the man who cherishes it, and a most extraordinary goose that resolves a dilemma in a most creative way

Amazon:
I had the pleasure of riding on the Delta Queen Steamboat last year where the author, Mr. Hay is a Riverlorian. He told the story about Gilligan Goose. I have not read the book yet but the heartwarming story is wonderful. Jerry Hay is a great storyteller so I'm sure the book will be great, as well. The incredible thing about the story is that Gilligan is a real goose and the story he told is true. I am ordering copies for myself and each of my grandchildren. 

Jeanne Thompson, Wichita Kansas

I ordered the book,read it, loved it and passed it on to my friend who teaches kindergarten and first grade. She also loves it and has read it to her classes for the last three or four years to teach the letter "g" and also how we need to take care of our environment and protect ourwildlife! I just wanted to let you know how much your book about Gilligan is enjoyed and embraced here in Wichita, Kansas! Thank you so much for sharing your story!

  A Goose Named Gilligan has a full color hard cover and a full color dust jacket. All pages are also full color on heavy gloss stock for years of long-lasting pleasure and a keepsake for children.





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A Goose Name Gilligan...Hard Cover

ISBN 1-932073-09-4

Written by: Jerry M. Hay                                  Illustrations by: Phyllis Polemar-Cahill

Art Director: Alison Bonds Shapiro                     Design and Production: Jan Phillips

H J Kramer/Starseed Press, Tiburon, California

   

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