Go, Goats! by Kama Einhorn
Published by HMH Books for Young Readers on October 29th 2019
ISBN: 132876706X
Pages: 144
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I love goats so much. I love their attitudes and their eyes and how they head butt each other to get food at petting zoos. This book informed me that despite loving goats, I actually didn’t know much about them. I also didn’t know anything about animal rescue and rehabilitation. The book is written from the point of view of an elderly female goat named Lucia. She describes daily life and the challenges caretakers face when trying to rehabilitate rescued animals. It’s surprisingly engaging and I have a whole new appreciation for rescued animals and those who help them. Go, Goats! Is compassionate, affectionate, funny, and doesn’t shy away from the sadness that can accompany these rescues. It would be great for older kids to read alone but I think younger children would love it too and it would be a real benefit to a classroom unit about goats or animal care in general.

Reviewed by Sarah Maciejewski, Patten Free Library, Bath