Goat's Coat

Description

Let me tell you the tale of Alfonzo the goat, who was terribly proud of his lovely new coat. Alfonzo was happy; he pranced and he skipped. Then he heard a sad noise, croaking out of a ditch. When Alfonzo the goat discovers a host of creatures who need help, he doesn't hesitate. Using his precious, much-loved coat, he finds ways to solve their problems - fashioning a boat for frogs out of a cuff, for instance. But soon he's down to the last thread and it's started to snow... What will he do? A really fun, rhyming story about a very generous goat, celebrating friendship and kindness, with extremely cute illustrations by Christine Pym.

Tom Percival is a writer, artist, video producer and musician. Tom writes and illustrates his own picture books, including Herman's Letter, Herman's Holiday and Bubble Trouble, By the Light of the Moon and Perfectly Norman is Tom's fourth picture book for Bloomsbury. Tom lives in Stroud with his partner and their two small children. www.tom-percival.com @TomPercivalsays Christine Pym studied Illustration for Children's Publishing at the North East Wales School of Art and Design and has been working professionally since she left in 2006. The Tail of the Whale was shortlisted for the Booktrust Early Years Award in 2009. Christine loves books, folk art, old things, wildlife watching and walks in the countryside. These are all inspirations for her work. She lives at the Post Office and General Store which she helps run with her partner in a lovely, little village in Staffordshire, UK.

A real winner - great to look at and with a feel-good factor to match. * Books My Toddler Loves * A story that leaves the reader feeling warm and happy. * Parents in Touch * The perfect picture book pick-me-up showing that love, kindness and friendship make the best recipe for happiness. * Mummy Pages * Tom Percival's rhyming cuddle of a tale is the perfect antidote to the current political climate demonstrating so beautifully that happiness lies not in possessions or self-interest but in friendship and selflessness. * Red Reading Hub * A lovely rhyming story about friendship, kindness and sharing that leaves you with a smile on your face * The School Librarian *