Catch That Goat!

By Polly Alakija

Book Overview

"A Nigerian marketplace is the backdrop for this lively chase after a mischievous goat with a penchant for pilfering...The book works well on many levels, such as for storytime, counting, and cultural exploration" -- School Library Journal Chase after a mischievous goat Ayoka has been left in charge of the family goat -- but within minutes the goat has vanished. This Nigerian market tale uses humour to impart a message about responsibility, and includes endnotes about Yoruba costume and language, Nigeria facts, and market life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1846860571
• ISBN13: 9781846860577
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Belongs on every World Citizen's book shelf

Children of today are growing up in a world more unified than ever before! Help your little ones understand life the world over with this lively glimpse into a Nigerian marketplace. It's colorful and fun, full of cultural references, unusual language, and wonderful terms of respect (for example, Ayoka talks to 'Oni Breadi' aka: man older than me who sells bread!). This book made my four year old want to visit Nigeria!We also recommend Elephants Aloft by Kathi Appelt

The Market

The fine illustrations show marketplace details showing a lifestyle very different from ours. The story is entertaining to children because of the mischevious goat. I bought it for my grandchildren because I want them to understand that there are many styles of living.

Great Illustrations

I decided to buy this book for my grandchildren after first seeing it in the public library. The story is very understandable. The illustrations show very well the marketplace, the activities there, and a different style of living. I highly recomend it.