Escape Goat
Escape Goat by Ann Patchett is an illustrated picture book published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2020. This engaging story revolves around a goat who frequently escapes and is blamed for various mishaps on a family farm. Through humorous situations, the narrative explores themes of honesty and accountability, as the Farmer family grapples with their tendency to point fingers at the goat for their troubles.
Readers will discover a delightful tale that highlights the importance of owning up to one’s mistakes, set against the backdrop of farm life. With whimsical illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser, the book presents a lighthearted yet meaningful exploration of family dynamics and social themes. This edition, comprising 32 pages, invites young readers to reflect on the nature of blame and the value of truth in a fun and relatable way.
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From the international bestselling author of Bel Canto and The Dutch House, Ann Patchett, and the bestselling illustrator of the Fancy Nancy series, Robin Preiss Glasser, comes a hilarious and heartwarming story about a goat who keeps getting all the blame, but ultimately teaches one family about the importance of honesty and owning up to your mistakes.
The Farmer family has a big problem! Every day their goat escapes, and every day, Mr. Farmer brings him back. So when things start to go awry on the farm, it must be the goat’s fault.
Who’s to blame when Mrs. Farmer’s petunias are trampled
Or when all the cupcakes for Archie’s party disappear
And when the whole bucket of paint is spilled
Of course, everyone blames the goat! But is it really his fault
Find out in this epic collaboration between Ann Patchett and Robin Preiss Glasser, who create this perfect picture book about telling the truth.
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