Once Upon a Goat

<b>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 <i>Children Make Terrible Pets</i> and <i>Wolfie the Bunny</i>.<br><br>"A funny and redemptive fairy tale."--<i>The Wall Street Journal</i></b><br><br>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 <i>imagine</i> how he'll fit into their lives. But of course, it isn't long before he's part of the royal family.<br><br>Readers will delight in this story's hilarity, confusion, and celebration of families that come in every shape and size.<br><br>"A fresh, amusing, kindhearted picture book."--<i>Booklist</i>, Starred review<br>"With its gentle morals of acceptance, not judging by appearances, and being open to outcomes different than expectations, this is a lovely family read-aloud."--<i>Kirkus</i><br>"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."--<i>Horn Book</i> <b>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 <i>Children Make Terrible Pets</i> and <i>Wolfie the Bunny</i>.<br><br>"A funny and redemptive fairy tale."--<i>The Wall Street Journal</i></b><br><br>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 <i>imagine</i> how he'll fit into their lives. But of course, it isn't long before he's part of the royal family.<br><br>Readers will delight in this story's hilarity, confusion, and celebration of families that come in every shape and size.<br><br>"A fresh, amusing, kindhearted picture book."--<i>Booklist</i>, Starred review<br>"With its gentle morals of acceptance, not judging by appearances, and being open to outcomes different than expectations, this is a lovely family read-aloud."--<i>Kirkus</i><br>"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."--<i>Horn Book</i>