Goat is the G.O.A.T.

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Author(s)

Bea Birdsong

Publisher

Nancy Paulsen Book

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Release Date

March 18, 2025

ISBN

978-0593405420

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A funny misunderstanding sparks a sweet little goat’s joyful journey to self-discovery.

“He’s the G.O.A.T. Greatest Of All Time!”

Wow . . . Goat had no idea!

But why is he 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.

Kids 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.

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What your G.O.A.T.?

March 09, 2025 (Updated: July 01, 2026)

Overall rating

4.7

Plot

5.0

Characters

4.0

Writing Style

5.0

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Goat is the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time). Did you know that acronym? I didn’t know for a while, and the littles you read this with will be delighted when they find out that Goat is not just a name for an animal. Kids will delight as Goat's misunderstanding leads him to determine what makes him the greatest, but like we all soon learn, we are the greatest when we are ourselves and when we stop comparing our greatness to that of others. There is a little bit of greatness in each of us, and it is better to congratulate everyone on what makes them great than to let competitiveness or jealousy steal our joy. Goat is the G.O.A.T. Author Bea Birdsong's writing is clear and full of personality. Kelly Murphy’s bright illustrations mirror the text with humor. I am sure this excellent book will be popular and a delight as children explain that Goat is also a way to say something else.