Gary the Goat
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Chapter Book · Ages 2–6 · 2021

Gary the Goat

By Dannielle Pickford, Ana Djordevic (Illustrator)

Part of the The Speech Sounds Series series

A goat's garden struggles lead to unexpected lessons in perseverance and speech sounds.

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26 pages
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Gary the Goat loves gardening, but his plants aren't thriving. As he tackles his garden's challenges, he also helps children master the 'G' sound. This delightful tale encourages young readers to persevere, even when faced with failure. Will Gary's determination pay off, and can he inspire kids to find their voice? Join Gary on a journey of growth and discovery, where language and gardening intertwine in a nurturing environment. Perfect for children aged 2-6, this story combines fun with educational value, making it an engaging read for little ones and their caregivers.

From the publisher

Gary is a Goat who loves to garden but his garden is not going great. Gary finds ways to improve his garden all whilst helping children focus on their ‘G’ Sound. This book encourages children to never give up and to try regardless of the risk of failure.The development of speech sounds is an important part of learning the ‘form’ of oral language. As children gain speaking skills, they use speech sounds and words more intently to express their needs. Children start to produce speech sounds at different ages, however typically developing children follow a similar sequence when developing consonant sounds.Nurturing and responsive learning environments are important for the development of strong speech and language skills. This includes frequent opportunities for children to share attention with adults, interact and hear language for a variety of different purposes. Reading with your child is the perfect learning environment.This series has a specific sound focus, the alliteration and repetition make a fun yet educational read for you and your little one. Your child will enjoy this story of a determined goat following his dream.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
26
Reading age
2–6
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
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Published
September 24, 2021
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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ISBN
9780645168105

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