The Boy and the Goats

Written by Margaret Hillert · Illustrated by Sarolta Szulyovszky

Part of the A Beginning-to-Read Book series

A boy's goats are stuck. Can unlikely animal allies help him?

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32 pages· 342 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· BR160L

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy faces a dilemma when his goats wander into a neighboring field. With no way to retrieve them, he finds unexpected help from a rabbit, a fox, a wolf, and a bee. As these unlikely allies band together, will their combined efforts be enough to solve his problem? This charming tale, with its modern illustrations, invites young readers to explore themes of teamwork and friendship while building their reading skills. Discover how this unique animal team tackles the challenge and what surprises await in their adventure.

From the publisher

The easy format story of a boy who cannot retrieve his goats from a neighboring field, however, a rabbit, fox, wolf, and a bee come to his aid. Newly re-illustrated with a fresh and modern look, these Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying classic fairy tales and folklore stories. Educator resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Sections include phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Teachers’ notes available on website.

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