When the Goat Ate Christmas
When the Goat Ate Christmas
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When the Goat Ate Christmas

Written by Layla Sutton & illustrated by Tommy Doyle
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
Sep 1, 2026
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It was the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a… BAAHH! Come along for this hilarious holiday adventure in which Santa and one hungry goat deliver a sleigh-full of Christmas chaos!It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa is hard at work. When he begins to deliver presents at one of his usual stops, an unexpected visitor awaits him. The Goat. As Santa carries on with his usual holly jolly duties, the goat can’t help but notice how delicious everything looks…the tinsel, the presents, the milk and cookies! Will Santa be able to stop this goat and its silly antics or will the goat EAT Christmas?!Filled with fun rhyming text and action-packed illustrations, this hilarious picture book and read aloud is the perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer for kids ages 3-7!The goat’s bearded face looked very suspicious. For the goat had a thought…a thought most delicious.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781464230028
    Publication Date
    September 1, 2026
    Publisher
    Sourcebooks Wonderland
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years

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