The Goat Lady (Paperback)
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Description
* Winner, ASPCA Henry Bergh Award *
* Teacher’s Choices, International Reading Association *
Two children and their mother, new to the neighborhood, befriend Noelie Houle, an elderly lady who raises goats.
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 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.
Praise For…
Children
of all ages will warm to this realistic and gentle story of an old woman and
her goats.
— best-childrens-books.com
Fabulous
artwork.
— New Jersey Star Ledger
...arresting portraits...Based on real events, the gentle story is told in affectionate if not particularly captivating prose.
— Hornbook Guide to Children
...Bregoli's gentle text and charming paintings make readers of all ages want to know a woman like Noelie.
— Green Teacher
... brilliant watercolor illustrations...teaches children ... importance of being friendly and open to people who may be different..heartwarming tale.
— Heifer International/World Ark Magazine
