There are so many books I love by this author and perhaps readers familiar with Palacco's illustrations might find the same joy, however I think most of my interest in her reading of the alphabet was due to my fondness for many of her other books. The goats are as adorable as ever, and there are some appealing rhyme's pulling you behind the letters as the book moves, but I fear I will not be jumping to reread this book. Perhaps a good ABC book for some and a book of engaging illustrations for others. ( )

alphabet, kindergarten, Patricia Polacco ( )

This book is about Alphabet.
Source: Pierce College Library
Age: 1 and up

Patricia Polacco, whose picture-books are usually quite text-heavy - in my library, they are mostly shelved in the special "Picture Plus" section, reserved for longer and more challenging picture-books - offers a far simpler "narrative" in G Is for Goat, a rhyming alphabet book which features one of the author's favorite kind of creatures. Here we have goats cavorting with children, as kittens, rabbits and ducks look on, or snacking on everything from oats to dresses. The artwork, done in pencil and watercolor, is full of movement and color, and the text, though minimal, is engaging.

Polacco clearly knows her caprine friends, and her affection for them shines through on every page of this book! I was surprised to find myself enjoying G Is for Goat as much as I did, as I'm not usually much of an alphabet book devotee. As expected, there isn't much of a "story" here, but the text reads well, and I imagine that children will find it entertaining, especially in conjunction with the humorous illustrations. Recommended to any young reader who likes goats, or to anyone in the market for good alphabet books! ( )

Through the alphabet with things having to do with goats. Charming pictures of goats (& fat, barefoot, calico girls).

Ages: 4-6
Source: Pierce County Library, UP Branch.