Written by Ann Patchett, Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
This book is written to make you wonder WHY?
- WHY would everyone believe that everything was the goat’s fault?
- WHY didn’t the people in the book take responsibility?
- WHY is it easier to blame something or someone else?
Student responses:
- Braydon: the story is funny.
- Geneva: I think you should read this book because I like the art style.
- …I liked the way the goat kept escaping.
- …I think you should read this book because it is funny.
- …I like how the pictures told the story and it is funny.
- …You have got to read this book.
Reviewed by Marilyn Barrett, Grade 2 Teacher, Mill Creek Elementary
Review shared in March 2021
Rating: ★★★★✩ (4 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 1-4
Escape Goat
Written by Ann Patchett, Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
32 pages
Release Date: September 22, 2020
ISBN: 9780062883391
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
