Copyright Date:
2024
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
09/17/24
Illustrator:
Challenger, Rebel,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
1-546-12726-7
ISBN 13:
978-1-546-12726-0
Dewey:
E
LCCN:
2024012387
Dimensions:
26 cm
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
Misunderstanding the acronym G.O.A.T., Goat declares that he's "just the best."Preening Goat tells Duck that G.O.A.T. means "Greatest of All Time." "I thought it stood for Gobbles Oats And Tires," responds Duck. So they're off, matching initials with improbable strings of descriptors, such as "Deadliest Underwater Crumb King." Goat and Duck are joined by Cow ("Coolest Overalls Wearer") and Donkey ("Devourer Of Nice Kind Easter Yams"), who was under the impression that Goat's name stood for "Grunts Often At Termites." Those insects are dubbed "Terrible Eaters Really Must Investigate The Exploding Sausages." Next up: Dog, aka the "Duke Of Growling." Duck wants to be a G.O.A.T., too-after all, Duck's a "Good Or Awesome Tap dancer." Cow claims to be a "Gorgeous Octopus Arm Twister," and Donkey "Gallops On Any Table." Even the termites are "Grand Orchestral Amazing Talent." Everyone is pleased by their labels, and they trumpet, "LET'S ALL BE GOATS!" Outside of Lake Woebegone, though, if everyone is The Best, then no one is. The popeyed cartoon characters cavort in bright colors against varied flat single-color backgrounds; the lettering is a mix of all caps for the acronyms and upper/lowercase for dialogue. The book doesn't have much of a storyline, just characters spouting off some weak wordplay, though the artwork may hold children's attention.This one-trick wonder isn't the greatest, but it will amuse for a while. (Picture book. 4-6)
This hilarious picture book asks lifes most important question: who is the GREATEST OF ALL TIME?
Goat thinks hes pretty great -- in fact, his name stands for the Greatest Of All Time!
But his farmyard friends want to be G.O.A.T.s, too. They all debate what makes a perfect G.O.A.T. -- being a Good Or Awesome Tap-Dancer? Or a Gorgeous Octopus Arm Twister? Is there only one G.O.A.T. or can they ALL be the greatest? This playful and laugh-out-loud picture book treats kids to hilarious acronyms and fun wordplay, making it the perfect read-aloud story.
G.O.A.T. is the first book in a brand-new picture book series by award-winning Australian authors Kate and Jol Temple! Illustrator Rebel Challenger's vibrant art is sure to be an instant kid-favorite.
Fans of Pig the Pug and Thelma the Unicorn will love meeting these hilarious new animal friends!