The Greedy Goat
The Greedy Goat
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A funny, read-aloud farmyard tale about a very greedy goat from award-winning illustrator Petr Horacek.
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The Greedy Goat by Petr Horacek
A funny, read-aloud farmyard tale about a very greedy goat from award-winning illustrator Petr Horacek. A funny, read-aloud farmyard tale about a very greedy goat from award-winning illustrator Petr Horacek. Goat has had enough of eating grass. She wants to try something different – the dog’s food, the pig’s potatoes and even the farmer’s pants. But things go wrong in this hilarious, but cautionary, farmyard tale from the Kate Greenaway-Medal shortlisted illustrator described by the Washington Post as "the thinking tot's Eric Carle".
“A distinctive and extremely funny cautionary tale about a goat who’s had enough of eating grassNow in paperback, it also teaches colours and the days of the week.” * The Bookseller *
“A warm, fun text for the youngest children.” * The School Librarian *
“A warm, fun text for the youngest children.” * The School Librarian *
Petr Horacek’s bold and imaginative illustrations continue to captivate children and critics. His stories, often about loyalty and belonging, are told with an instinctive warmth and humour and are beautifully brought to life through his evocative use of colour and texture. He has won many awards around the world for classics such as Suzy Goose and A New House for Mouse and was shortlisted for the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal in 2012. He lives in Worcester. Visit Petr's website: www.petrhoracek.co.uk
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781406367164 |
| ISBN 10 | 1406367168 |
| Title | The Greedy Goat |
| Author | Petr Horacek |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Prizes | Winner of Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2017 (UK), Short-listed for Shrewsbury Children’s Bookfest Book Award 2018 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |