LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month May 2023
Propelled by a lively rhyming text and the equally energetic illustrations this is a joyful story that quickly captures the imagination of readers of all ages. Stoat loves playing in his boat and he knows just what to do to stay safe. But Goat knows little about boats and when he tries to join in the fun, things begin to go badly wrong. In fact, a stoat, a goat and a boat turns out to be a recipe for disaster in every way!
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The Goat and the Stoat and the Boat Synopsis
A raucous, rhyming tale that will have children (and adults) in fits of laughter!
Stoat is playing in his favourite boat when suddenly Goat comes bounding in! Chaos ensues as an angry Stoat tries to chase Goat out of his boat. But before long, Goat and Stoat's lively antics make the boat wibble and wobble! Uh-oh! Can Stoat float in the water? And will Goat's colourful coat be ruined?
From the duo behind the bestselling The Cat and the Rat and the Hat comes this hilarious, read-aloud picture book, bursting with comic capers and animal antics. Features a hilarious, tongue-twister text, slapstick humour, bright neon artwork and colourful characters. Perfect for fans of Oi Frog! Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!
Features bright neon artwork and colourful, comic characters.
The Editor at Nosy Crow Says: “This picture book is a riot! It’s full of wordplay and tongue twisters with a Dr Seuss feel that will leave children wanting more. If you want a read-along, sing-along story that’s full of fun and anarchy, this is the book for you.”
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9781839944208 |
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4th May 2023 |
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Em Lynas |
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Matt Hunt |
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Nosy Crow Ltd |
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Hardback |
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32 pages |
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Press Reviews
Em Lynas Press Reviews
Praise for The Cat and the Rat and the Hat;
“A stylish, funny picture book in zinging colours, with cleverly constructed rhyming text, limited vocabulary and action-packed pictures.” Sunday Times
“The knockabout humour […] is a hoot” Financial Times
“A delightfully silly story with boldly eye-catching illustrations” Daily Express
“Fantastic rhymes, repetition and vibrant artwork combine to make this a standout picture book.” The Scotsman
“A fantastic bedtime read!” Storytime
“[T]his raucous, rhyming tale will have both kids and adults laughing out loud from start to finish” BookTrust
Author
About Em Lynas
Em Lynas is a children's author with a love of silly poetry, magic, dragons and folklore. Em has been a shelf stacker, a shoe shop assistant, a primary school teacher, a mum, an educational publisher and now, an author of funny books. She lives by the seaside on the North East coast with her husband, Geoff. Em is the author of The Cat and the Rat and the Hat and The Goat and the Stoat and the Boat, both illustrated by Matt Hunt.
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