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Goose and the Backwards Parade

Goose, Bear with his large drum, and Raccoon with two bells parade along a sunlit village lane.

The front is the back. The BOOM is still coming.

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Written by J. Ladis & Haley Dell

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Goose has a parade to lead, Bear has an excellent BOOM, and Raccoon has two little bells. When a delivery barrow blocks their route, turning everyone around makes the front and back rather confusing.

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Goose leads Bear and Raccoon past the baker's window, carrying one drum and two bells.
Goose had a parade to lead. First came Goose. Then Bear with his drum. Last came Raccoon with two little bells. "Past the bakery and on to the fountain," said Goose. The baker leaned out of her window. "I'll wait here for the big ending!" "An excellent BOOM," promised Bear.
Bear raises a drumstick as Goose lifts a wing to count them in.
Goose lifted one wing. "One, two—" BOOM! "We usually wait for three," said Goose. "My BOOM was ready," said Bear. "THREE!" Off they went.

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For parents: story notes & sources

Try a tiny parade

Put three toys in a line, with the drummer between the others. Turn each toy in its own place. Who leads now? Let the toys walk forwards along a route your child chooses.

Words to play with

First, last, between, behind and forwards describe where the friends are. Point or trace their route together, and follow your child's favorite jokes.

By J. Ladis and Haley Dell. Published by Little Story Magic. Copyright © 2026 J. Ladis and Haley Dell. All rights reserved.

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