Once Upon a Goat by Dan Richards
A twisted fairy tale about a king and queen who wish for a child of their own . . . and end up with a baby goat. Perfect for readers of Children Make Terrible Pets and Wolfie the Bunny. A funny and redemptive fairy tale.--The Wall Street Journal Once upon a time, a very prim and proper king and queen begged their fairy godmother for a child. They'd prefer a boy, with glowing skin, bright eyes, and two roses for lips . . . but any kid will do. When they find themselves gifted with a baby goat (also known as a kid) instead, they can't imagine how he'll fit into their lives. But of course, it isn't long before he's part of the royal family. Readers will delight in this story's hilarity, confusion, and celebration of families that come in every shape and size. A fresh, amusing, kindhearted picture book.--Booklist, Starred reviewWith its gentle morals of acceptance, not judging by appearances, and being open to outcomes different than expectations, this is a lovely family read-aloud.--Kirkus
The contrast between the royal couple's once-ordered existence and the cheerful mess at book's end is very funny, and the message about acceptance and the expanded definition of family is a bonus.--Horn Book
Dan Richards grew raised in a small town where he ate meat, avoided vegetables, and watched the yearly Irrigation Festival parade. He earned his bachelor's degree in writing for children from the University of Washington, where he created his first picture book, The Trouble with NOT Being Afraid of Monsters. Dan's debut novel is Stu Really. He lives in Bothell, Washington, with his family. DanRichardsBooks.com has more information about him.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781524773748 |
| ISBN 10 | 1524773743 |
| Title | Once Upon a Goat |
| Author | Dan Richards |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2019-08-27 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Nominated for Kentucky Bluegrass Award 2020, Nominated for Nevada Young Readers Award 2022, Nominated for Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2021 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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