The Goat Lady - Softcover

Bregoli, Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0884483096 ISBN 13: 9780884483090

Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers, 2008

Synopsis

Her other neighbors bemoan the "Goat Lady's" rundown house and barnyard animals, but the children see how she cares for her goats, they hear her stories, and they come to love her. For many years Noelie has provided goat's milk for people who need it and has sent her extra goat kids to poor people in poor countries through the Heifer Project. The children's mother paints a series of portraits of the "Goat Lady," and her art show at the local town hall helps the rest of the community see Noelie's kindness and courage.

F&P Text Level Q

About this title

Review:

Children of all ages will warm to this realistic and gentle story of an old woman and her goats.

Fabulous artwork.

...arresting portraits...Based on real events, the gentle story is told in affectionate if not particularly captivating prose.

...Bregoli's gentle text and charming paintings make readers of all ages want to know a woman like Noelie.

... brilliant watercolor illustrations...teaches children ... importance of being friendly and open to people who may be different..heartwarming tale.

About the Author:

Jane Bregoli lives in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, where she and her children befriended Noelie Houle. Jane is an elementary school art teacher. Her paintings have been featured in many shows and publications, and have won numerous awards.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0884483096
• ISBN 13: 9780884483090
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32