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GOAT IS THE G.O.A.T. By Bea Birdsong; illustrated by Kelly Murphy
Nancy Paulsen Books is excited to publish GOAT IS THE G.O.A.T. (Nancy Paulsen Books; on sale February 18, 2025), a funny misunderstanding sparks a sweet little goat’s joyful journey to self-discovery. When Goat hears he’s the Greatest Of All Time, he sets out to discover why and learns along the way what makes him so great.
Goat is thrilled to hear he’s the Greatest Of All Time! Wow . . . Goat had no idea! But what makes him the greatest? Is he the fastest? Nope, Horse easily beats him in a race. Maybe he’s the strongest? No, that’s Donkey. Goat isn’t the highest jumper, either, or even the best spitter—and he’s definitely not the bravest. Out of ideas of what makes him great, he’s beginning to doubt that he’s great at anything when a sudden call for help gives him his chance to shine.
Bea Birdsong’s text is short and funny as Goat goes on his journey of self-discovery to find out just what makes him so great; and New York Times bestselling illustrator Kelly Murphy’s art is irresistibly silly in the best way. Young readers will get a kick out of Goat’s antics and cheer him on as he finally stops comparing himself to everyone else and discovers that there’s greatness in us all.
GOAT IS THE G.O.A.T.
By Bea Birdsong; illustrated by Kelly Murphy
Nancy Paulsen Books; On sale February 18, 2025
Hardcover: 9780593405420; $18.99; $24.99 CAN
Ebook: 9780593405437; $10.99; $11.99 CAN
