Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth


The debut chapter book series from bestselling picture book creator Alex Latimer.

There are plenty of mean geese in the world. You’ve probably met one. They hiss and honk and chase you down for a measly scrap of bread. But Gordon is the meanest of them all. Gordon is the meanest goose on earth.

Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth


Gordon: In the City

Honkingly funny storytelling-the road to redemption has never been so silly!

Packed with striking black and red illustrations on every page.

A story about finding the courage to change your ways. Sometimes saying sorry is the bravest thing you can do.

From best-selling author-illustrator Alex Latimer.

This story explores themes of peer pressure, expectations, and change.

Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth was selected for the Read with Empathy Collection 2025.

Author Alex Latimer

Alex Latimer is a writer and illustrator based in Cape Town, South Africa. In between working on books, Alex writes and illustrates for magazines, advertising campaigns and family birthday cards. He is the author and illustrator of picture books including the internationally bestselling Am I Yours and the young illustrated fiction series Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth.

Gordon Wins It All

Honkingly funny storytelling-the road to redemption has never been so silly!

Packed with striking black and red illustrations on every page.

A story about finding the courage to change your ways. Sometimes saying sorry is the bravest thing you can do.

From best-selling author-illustrator Alex Latimer.

A story about cheating - Gordon is willing to break the rules to be the best.

Author Alex Latimer

Alex Latimer is a writer and illustrator based in Cape Town, South Africa. In between working on books, Alex writes and illustrates for magazines, advertising campaigns and family birthday cards. He is the author and illustrator of picture books including the internationally bestselling Am I Yours and the young illustrated fiction series Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth.

Gordon Starts a Band

Honkingly funny storytelling-the road to redemption has never been so silly!

Packed with striking black and red illustrations on every page.

An important story about finding the courage to change your ways. Sometimes saying sorry is the bravest thing you can do.

From best-selling author-illustrator Alex Latimer.

Author Alex Latimer

Alex Latimer is a writer and illustrator based in Cape Town, South Africa. In between working on books, Alex writes and illustrates for magazines, advertising campaigns and family birthday cards.

Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth

Honkingly funny storytelling-the road to redemption has never been so silly!

Packed with striking black and red illustrations on every page.

An important story about finding the courage to change your ways. Sometimes saying sorry is the bravest thing you can do.

From best-selling author-illustrator Alex Latimer.

Author and Illustrator Alex Latimer

Alex Latimer is a writer and illustrator based in Cape Town, South Africa. In between working on books, Alex writes and illustrates for magazines, advertising campaigns and family birthday cards.