🐾 A Story, Coloring & Puzzle Book

Goosey: The Story of My Life!

Narrated in Goosey's own warm, playful voice, this illustrated story, coloring, and puzzle book follows a real Great Pyrenees farm dog as she protects chickens, watches over horses, and looks after everyone on a small Louisiana farm — one adventure at a time.

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Written by Elvis Ray Phillips Sr

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Cover of Goosey: The Story of My Life! showing a fluffy farm dog with two baby chicks on a wooden porch
Meet the Star

Who is Goosey?

A real Great Pyrenees who is far more than a family pet — Goosey is a working farm dog with a job to do and a family to look after.

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Farm Guardian

Goosey protects the chickens and baby chicks, watches over the horses and other animals, and keeps an eye on the whole farm.

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Helper in Chief

When something's wrong, Goosey lets her family know. From a chick stuck in the pool to a bull with its head caught in a barrel, she's always on duty.

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Farm Fun-Lover

Between jobs, Goosey still finds time to swim, play, dig holes, and enjoy life on the small farm she calls home.

📸 The Real Farm Friends

Meet Them in Real Life

Every friend in Goosey's story is a real animal on the farm — including the bull who really did get his head stuck.

Bougie the bull with his head stuck in a bucket

Bougie — the day his head got stuck!

Bougie the bull with a bucket on his head, side view

Bougie, still stuck

Salsa the horse eating from a feed bucket

Salsa at feeding time

Little Bit as a young foal on the farm

Little Bit as a foal

Bonito Jr. the rooster in the farmyard

Bonito Jr., the farm's rooster

Pickles as a puppy

Pickles, back when she was a pup

📷 The Real Goosey

Life on the Farm

Goosey isn't just a character — she's a real Great Pyrenees living every one of these adventures.

Elvis Ray Phillips Sr sharing a moment with Goosey

A quiet moment with Elvis

Goosey watching over the horses in the barn

On duty in the barn

Goosey and a farm dog friend cooling off in a kiddie pool

Pool day with a friend

Goosey resting by the water with a small dog in a life vest

Keeping watch during swim time

Close-up of Goosey lying on the deck

That famous Goosey stare

Goosey walking across the farm patio

On patrol around the farm

Goosey resting on the farm path

Taking a break in her favorite spot

Goosey resting on the porch

Resting up on the porch

Goosey nursing her own puppies

Goosey and her own puppies

Goosey the dog with her baby chicks on the farm porch

A Story Told From the Heart of the Farm

Narrated in Goosey's own warm and playful voice, the book follows a working farm dog as she protects chickens and baby chicks, watches over horses and other animals, and alerts her family whenever help is needed — all while still finding time to swim, play, and dig holes on a small farm.

In one adventure, Goosey alerts her family when a chick can't get out of the pool. In another, she helps draw attention to a bull whose head is stuck in a barrel. Every story reinforces the same idea: helping others is simply part of a working dog's day.

🐤 Told in Goosey's own voice
Meet the Flock

Goosey's Farm Friends

No farm story is complete without the whole crew — and Goosey has plenty of friends to introduce.

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Little Bit & Salsa

Two of the farm's horses, always under Goosey's watchful eye.

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Bonito Jr.

The farm's rooster, part of the flock Goosey looks after every day.

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Pickles

Goosey's canine farm friend, always up for an adventure.

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Bougie

The farm's bull — the one who once got his head stuck in a barrel.

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The "Chicken Nuggets"

Goosey's affectionate name for the baby chicks who follow her everywhere.

More Than a Story

Big Lessons on a Small Farm

Goosey's adventures create natural opportunities for families and educators to talk about the things that matter.

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Responsibility

Goosey has a job on the farm, and she takes it seriously every single day.

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Friendship & Animal Care

From horses to baby chicks, Goosey looks out for every friend on the farm.

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Courage

Whether it's a stuck bull or a chick in trouble, Goosey isn't afraid to act.

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Water Safety

When a chick can't get out of the pool, Goosey knows exactly who to call for help.

Plus, it's a story, coloring, and puzzle book — with a word search, a maze, and a crossword to solve after the story's told.

Elvis Ray Phillips Sr, author of Goosey: The Story of My Life!

Elvis Ray Phillips Sr

Louisiana Entrepreneur & First-Time Children's Author, Grayson, LA

Louisiana entrepreneur and first-time children's author Elvis Ray Phillips Sr. is preparing to introduce families to Goosey: The Story of My Life!, an illustrated story, coloring, and puzzle book inspired by the everyday adventures of Goosey, a Great Pyrenees who is far more than a family pet. Elvis is a business owner and storyteller based in Grayson — his practical experience building businesses and serving his community shapes his approach to publishing: create meaningful products, connect with people directly, and let quality and relationships grow over time.

🖍️ Free Downloads

Try It Before You Buy It

Get a taste of the story, coloring, and puzzle fun with four free printables straight from the book.

Free printable coloring page of Goosey from Goosey: The Story of My Life!

Coloring Page

A sample page straight from the book — print it and start coloring Goosey.

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Free printable Goosey-themed word search puzzle

Word Search

18 farm-themed words to find, including Goosey's whole crew of friends.

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Free printable Meet the Farm Friends character cards

Character Cards

Cut-out cards to meet Goosey and every farm friend in the book.

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Free printable Goosey bookmarks

Bookmarks

Four cut-out bookmarks starring Goosey, Pickles, the Chicken Nuggets, and more.

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The full book also includes a maze and a crossword — plenty of farm-themed fun beyond the story itself.

📍 Louisiana & Beyond

Meet Goosey in Person

A "Meet Goosey" appearance brings the book to life with a short reading, signed or personalized books, coloring activities, photos, and a simple introduction to working dogs and farm life — with the real Goosey there to say hello.

Elvis is bringing Goosey to public libraries, farmers markets, independent bookstores, schools, agricultural organizations, and family events around Louisiana. Perfect for a family-friendly attraction that gives young readers a memorable connection to the story.

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Elvis Ray Phillips Sr with Goosey the Great Pyrenees

Bring Goosey Home

Grab a copy of "Goosey: The Story of My Life!" and start your own read-along tradition. Available wherever you like to shop.

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Librarians & bookstores: also available for order through Ingram distribution.