Catch That Goat!
Catch That Goat!
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Catch That Goat!

Written and illustrated by Polly Alakija
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3 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
7
Words per page
AD270L
Lexile measure
Mar 1, 2007
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“A Nigerian marketplace is the backdrop for this lively chase after a mischievous goat with a penchant for pilfering…The book works well on many levels, such as for storytime, counting, and cultural exploration” – School Library Journal Chase after a mischievous goat! Ayoka has been left in charge of the family goat – but within minutes the goat has vanished. This Nigerian market tale uses humour to impart a message about responsibility, and includes endnotes about Yoruba costume and language, Nigeria facts, and market life.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781846860577
    Publication Date
    March 1, 2007
    Publisher
    Barefoot Books
    Original Publication Date
    July 1, 2002
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    7
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 8 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    225338177
    Lexile® Level
    AD270L
    Scholastic Level
    G
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~I
    ATOS® Book Level
    1.1
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    63319
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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