The Boy and the Goats
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1950 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

The Boy and the Goats

By Margaret Hillert, Sarolta Szulyovszky (Illustrator)

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
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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.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
342
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
BR160L
Themes & topics
Books about goats
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1
F&P level
~F
Scholastic level
F
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
9354
Publication
Published
July 16, 2016
First published
January 1, 1950
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781599537771

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