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Renee Goodwin’s book, “GG Cleans House: Learning Teamwork,” was among the books featured in the December 2025 issue of The New York Times Book Review (NYTBR) magazine.
Renee Goodwin has long been driven by an unwavering passion for education. From a young age, she observed her parents’ dedication to learning, watching as they worked tirelessly during the day and studied late into the night to earn their degrees. Their sacrifices instilled in Renee a deep appreciation for education and a commitment to providing the same opportunities for her own children.
Now living in Texas with her husband and adult son, Renee recently embraced the joy of becoming a grandmother. She cherishes the opportunity to share her love of books with her grandson. Throughout her diverse career as a teacher, engineer, businesswoman, and author, Renee remains committed to empowering others through education, continually striving to inspire future generations.
“GG Cleans House: Learning Teamwork” by Renee Goodwin centers on GG, an Italian Mastiff with a big heart and an even bigger love for treats. Always eager to lend a paw, GG is ready to help with household chores whenever Mrs. Gee (the author herself) announces, “It’s cleaning day!” From laundry to dishwashing, mopping, and—most exciting of all—vacuuming, GG jumps into action. But while GG is all set to pitch in, the question remains: Is Mrs. Gee ready for the help GG offers?
This delightful story encourages children to expand their vocabulary and, most importantly, learn the value of teamwork. Through GG’s lively cleaning day, young readers will discover how working together brings rewards—and plenty of fun along the way.
In the author’s words: “Watching GG, my beloved and always entertaining Cane Corso companion, inspired me to take a leap of faith and share her creative moments as she learns valuable life lessons. I hope “GG Cleans House: Learning Teamwork” encourages parents, grandparents, teachers, and children alike to read, learn, and enjoy stories from the voice of GG, an amazing puppy.”