One Stubborn Goat - (Farm Friends) by Kimberly Derting & Shelli R Johannes

About the Book

Poppy is in charge of the goat races at the farm's annual Pumpkin Festival, but Vincent Van Goat is not interested in racing--so Poppy needs to find something Vincent is willing to do.

Book Synopsis

The annual Pumpkin Festival is only one month away! This year, Poppy is in charge of the annual goat races. There's only one problem. Vincent Van Goat isn't interested in racing--or even running for that matter. He's more interested in eating grass, chasing butterflies, and napping with the pigs. Poppy is determined to make Vincent a star . . . but can she find a way to celebrate his hidden talent?

Review Quotes

The Farm Friends books provide a delightful connection to agriculture for our younger elementary students. You can't help but fall in love with the main characters, Poppy and Vincent Van Goat. I especially like the links between Poppy's Chicks and the hatching science lessons found on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix. This story brings to life the important responsibilities of providing the optimum environment for fertilized eggs throughout the hatching process and caring for the chicks after they hatch. The National Center for Agricultural Literacy enthusiastically recommends the books in the Farm Friends series as companion resources to go along with early elementary Matrix lessons.--Lynn Wallin "National Center for Agricultural Literacy"