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The Golden Goose
Farmer Skint and his family have fallen on hard times at Woebegone Farm until their goose lays a golden egg. With the birth of Joy the Golden Goose, the fortune of the Skint family begins to change. But what will happen when people find out about their golden-feathered friend? How long can they keep Joy a secret?
From beloved author Dick King-Smith comes the heartwarming story of a magical golden goose perfect for beginning readers.
From beloved author Dick King-Smith comes the heartwarming story of a magical golden goose perfect for beginning readers.
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 28, 2003
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About the author
Dick King-Smith
328 books309 followersDick King-Smith was born and raised in Gloucestershire, England, surrounded by pet animals. After twenty years as a farmer, he turned to teaching and then to writing children's books.
Dick writes mostly about animals: farmyard fantasy, as he likes to call it, often about pigs, his special favorites. He enjoys writing for children, meeting the children who read his books, and knowing that they get enjoyment from what he does.
Among his well-loved books is Babe, The Gallant Pig, which was recently made into a major motion picture, and was nominated for an Academy Award.
Dick lived with his wife in a small 17th-century cottage, about three miles from the house where he was born.
Dick writes mostly about animals: farmyard fantasy, as he likes to call it, often about pigs, his special favorites. He enjoys writing for children, meeting the children who read his books, and knowing that they get enjoyment from what he does.
Among his well-loved books is Babe, The Gallant Pig, which was recently made into a major motion picture, and was nominated for an Academy Award.
Dick lived with his wife in a small 17th-century cottage, about three miles from the house where he was born.
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August 20, 2020
A fantastic book to read with a class of children. The characters are good role models. we really enjoyed the story and loved the happy ending.
April 28, 2018
It's a circle story but you have to read the book to figure out what that means. It's a great book by Dick King-Smith. One of my favorite books from him so far.
January 29, 2020
I really enjoyed this book, for a Children's book it has a very mature tone to it and is quaint! I learned new words as a 29 yr. old adult from it and one of the words like pottered tells a story in and of itself because of the origins of that word, it teaches you about superficiality, it teaches you about materialism, it teaches you about the power of being able to keep a powerful secret and most importantly it teaches you that even when it comes to surviving the indication of thriving will make a family man risk it all for the hope of what is in store! The illustrations look like dated sketching and really stand out.
November 6, 2019
I'm very glad that there's no 'catch' to the Skint's good fortune, no bandits, no drama. Otoh, there's no zing, either. I know it's not fair to judge books based on what I think they *should* be about, but I do think that this would have been a better story if lots of people, at least grumpy neighbors if not bullies and corrupt politicians, had been able to stroke Joy and feel more joy.
(And to clarify, this is not about the kind of golden egg that can sold to a jewelry maker.)
(And to clarify, this is not about the kind of golden egg that can sold to a jewelry maker.)
April 3, 2023
The story of Joy the golden goose 🪿 I loved it
February 16, 2015
Hidup petani Skint yang malang berubah setelah kedua angsa emasnya, Misery dan Sorrow (namanya gitu banget, sih) menghadiahinya sbutir telur emas. Telur itu kemudian menetas, ya, anak angsanya juga berwarna emas. Bulu, parus, ceker sampai kotorannya. Petani Skint memberinya nama Joy dan sejak saat itu hidup petani Skint berubah.
Tak ada yang mengetahui perihal angsa emas tadi. Kenapa juga tidak ada yang menggosipkan tentang keberuntungan Pak Skint yang mendadak, juga tidak dibahas. Sampai satu hari, putri kecil petani Skint memberitahukan tentang angsa emas mereka pada Tukang Pos. Tukang Pos meneruskan informasi yang dia pikir hanya main-main itu pada Sir David. Sir David kemudian menemukan tulisan tentang kisah angsa emas pemberi keberuntungan pada periode Romawi lama. DIa lantas memutuskan, sebelum kemilau emas angsa milik petani Skint memudar -sebagaimana tertulis dalam buku yang dia baca- mereka harus mendokumentasikannya.
Mulanya saya menyukai angsa emas ini. Sepertinya dia angsa yang imut dan bisa jadi binatang peliharaan yang baik. Tidak buang-buang limbah sembarangan, penurut, dan tidak ngak-ngak seperti bapak-ibunya. Tapi kenapa..! kenapa..! kenapa kebahagiaan yang diberikan si angsa pada petani Skint itu harus sesuatu yang bersifat materi?
Saya menunggu tokoh antagonisnya. Seseorang atau sesuatu yang memberi sedikit kepanikan. Seorang pencuri misalnya. Atau wartawan rese. Atau anak-anak tukang jahil atau siapalah. Ini terlalu lempeng, Bang.
Untunglah, saya terselamatkan oleh artworknya. Simpel dan manis sekali.
Tak ada yang mengetahui perihal angsa emas tadi. Kenapa juga tidak ada yang menggosipkan tentang keberuntungan Pak Skint yang mendadak, juga tidak dibahas. Sampai satu hari, putri kecil petani Skint memberitahukan tentang angsa emas mereka pada Tukang Pos. Tukang Pos meneruskan informasi yang dia pikir hanya main-main itu pada Sir David. Sir David kemudian menemukan tulisan tentang kisah angsa emas pemberi keberuntungan pada periode Romawi lama. DIa lantas memutuskan, sebelum kemilau emas angsa milik petani Skint memudar -sebagaimana tertulis dalam buku yang dia baca- mereka harus mendokumentasikannya.
Mulanya saya menyukai angsa emas ini. Sepertinya dia angsa yang imut dan bisa jadi binatang peliharaan yang baik. Tidak buang-buang limbah sembarangan, penurut, dan tidak ngak-ngak seperti bapak-ibunya. Tapi kenapa..! kenapa..! kenapa kebahagiaan yang diberikan si angsa pada petani Skint itu harus sesuatu yang bersifat materi?
Saya menunggu tokoh antagonisnya. Seseorang atau sesuatu yang memberi sedikit kepanikan. Seorang pencuri misalnya. Atau wartawan rese. Atau anak-anak tukang jahil atau siapalah. Ini terlalu lempeng, Bang.
Untunglah, saya terselamatkan oleh artworknya. Simpel dan manis sekali.
November 26, 2022
A cosy retelling of The Golden Goose.
I did enjoy that the story stayed cosy. There was no sting in the tail or sudden misfortune for anyone. One of the better stories from King-Smith in my opinion.
I did enjoy that the story stayed cosy. There was no sting in the tail or sudden misfortune for anyone. One of the better stories from King-Smith in my opinion.
April 3, 2018
My class enjoyed this!
August 16, 2020
This one is not nearly as engaging as Babe; but not bad.
January 23, 2025
Very cutesy 🐥🩷
July 21, 2017
72 - 2017
April 2, 2020
Seems harsh to give such a lovely book three stars, just not one of my favourites of his books, still a lovely little read.
February 19, 2017
Very cute, short and sweet. Cameron read most of this out loud to Mallory and I.
August 15, 2011
Farmer Skint always pays more for his farm animals than anyone else and always sells for less at the market. His farm is in danger of closing as he does not have enough money to keep things going.
One day his goose lays five eggs, four are normal white eggs and the final is a golden egg. The golden egg hatches into a golden gosling who brings luck and joy to all those around her. Shortly after the golden gosling is hatched farmer Skint wins £10,000 on the premium bond and £5,000 on a house race, he finally has the money to keep his farm going and treat his family.
One day their neighbour, who is a nature TV specialist hears about the golden goose and goes to Mr Skint’s farm to see for himself. He researches and old Roman legend of the golden goose which says that after a while the golden goose will loose its colour and turn white but it will retain its magical powers. The neighbour asks Farmer Skint to help him make a TV documentary before the goose looses its colour. Farmer Skint agrees and they make a tidy profit from the documentary.
Farmer Skint then decides that the Joy, the golden goose should now have a mate, so he builds them a coup of their own and they live peacefully. One day Joy lays her first hatch of eggs four are white and the fifth is a golden egg just like before.
One day his goose lays five eggs, four are normal white eggs and the final is a golden egg. The golden egg hatches into a golden gosling who brings luck and joy to all those around her. Shortly after the golden gosling is hatched farmer Skint wins £10,000 on the premium bond and £5,000 on a house race, he finally has the money to keep his farm going and treat his family.
One day their neighbour, who is a nature TV specialist hears about the golden goose and goes to Mr Skint’s farm to see for himself. He researches and old Roman legend of the golden goose which says that after a while the golden goose will loose its colour and turn white but it will retain its magical powers. The neighbour asks Farmer Skint to help him make a TV documentary before the goose looses its colour. Farmer Skint agrees and they make a tidy profit from the documentary.
Farmer Skint then decides that the Joy, the golden goose should now have a mate, so he builds them a coup of their own and they live peacefully. One day Joy lays her first hatch of eggs four are white and the fifth is a golden egg just like before.
April 1, 2016
The Golden Goose by Dick King-Smith
Audience:
8-12 years old
Genre:
Folktale
Motif:
Gold/ Golden Object
Setting/Summary:
The story of a farm family at Woebegon Farm that has been experiencing some hardship. Skint, the farmer, struggles come when the rain comes during the harvesting season and his chickens being eaten foxes. When Skint and his family discover that a goose of the theirs has laid a golden egg. With much excitement, this has the family of farmers in a tough situation. They are hesitant to let the community know about their golden eggs, and birds. The golden goose, later being named "Joy" brings much happiness to the story, but their is a twist where the survival of friendship comes into play.
Illustration:
The book presents simple colors, with an angelic approach. It allows the readers to see how life is when they seeing the struggles that come into play with Skint and his family.
Reflection:
A rich story that embodies all about love. It is a heart-warming story that made me honestly have a tear in my eye. There is a lot of struggles that is shown in the book, where people today can relate to. Especially through financial hardship, and families that are struggling to survive.
Audience:
8-12 years old
Genre:
Folktale
Motif:
Gold/ Golden Object
Setting/Summary:
The story of a farm family at Woebegon Farm that has been experiencing some hardship. Skint, the farmer, struggles come when the rain comes during the harvesting season and his chickens being eaten foxes. When Skint and his family discover that a goose of the theirs has laid a golden egg. With much excitement, this has the family of farmers in a tough situation. They are hesitant to let the community know about their golden eggs, and birds. The golden goose, later being named "Joy" brings much happiness to the story, but their is a twist where the survival of friendship comes into play.
Illustration:
The book presents simple colors, with an angelic approach. It allows the readers to see how life is when they seeing the struggles that come into play with Skint and his family.
Reflection:
A rich story that embodies all about love. It is a heart-warming story that made me honestly have a tear in my eye. There is a lot of struggles that is shown in the book, where people today can relate to. Especially through financial hardship, and families that are struggling to survive.
August 16, 2013
The Golden Goose by Dick King-Smith is a tale of a poor unlucky farmer whose geese lays a golden egg. When the golden egg hatches there is a golden goose inside, who name Joy. She then brings them luck and fortune in more ways than they could dream. The farmer is protected over her and keeps her locked away in their house, until one day their little daughter tells the postman, who tells a movie producer. The fame of the goose rises but her golden feathers soon fades. Luck seems to be fleeting, until she lays a golden egg.
I found this book to be a rather entertaining concept, with the large font and many pictures it will be perfect for children aged 7-9. I’m not sure how I would use this book in a lesson but it could just be a nice read whilst the children are eating fruit.
I found this book to be a rather entertaining concept, with the large font and many pictures it will be perfect for children aged 7-9. I’m not sure how I would use this book in a lesson but it could just be a nice read whilst the children are eating fruit.
December 7, 2014
Buku yang indah, seindah angsa emas yang dikisahkan di dalamnya. Buku ini bercerita tentang keluarga petani yang hidupnya selalu diliputi kesialan. Semua ternak mereka dijual dan yang tersisa hanyalah sepasang angsa putih. Pada suatu hari sepasang angsa itu menghasilkan 5 butir telur, salah satunya bewarna emas. Dari telur emas itu lahirlah angsa emas yang mereka beri nama Joy. Seperti namanya, Joy membawa keberuntungan, kegembiraan dan kebahagiaan kepada keluarga petani miskin. Kehidupan keluarga petani berangsur-angsur menjadi makmur kembali berkat kehadiran Joy. Tetapi warna keemasan Joy berangsur-angsur menjadi putih kembali.
Apakah Joy masih memberikan keluarga petani itu kebahagiaan setelah bulunya menjadi putih? Jawabannya....
Apakah Joy masih memberikan keluarga petani itu kebahagiaan setelah bulunya menjadi putih? Jawabannya....
November 18, 2015
THE GOLDEN GOOSE was a great and outstanding book. the golden goose had lots of wow moment like, happy, sad, and many other. This is a really old tale, in my opinion from all the different tales the people make out of these stories I think this is the most original I have read in my ten years of life. I would recommend this book for people who like old tales. Another reason ī would recommend this book if you like a story with lots of emotion. In opinion avian I thought it had lots of emotion, but then again everyone has there own opinion. This a great author if you do try this book I you enjoy it.
July 28, 2016
Any children's book that contains the phrase "and did a poo" is going to get a smile out of me. Mr. King-Smith delivers again! This one also builds on the Roman adoration of geese, due to the geese saving Rome in 390 by making a ton of noise to alarm the city of an attack. I cannot find any reference to the Roman legend of the golden goose that is referenced in this book, but it is a sweet legend! I just really appreciated that all ended well in this story. I get tired of angst in children's stories!
January 17, 2010
My daughter and I picked this up at the library because she had to read a fantasy for a reading project at school. She really enjoyed reading this one and she begged me to read it too. It's probably exactly at the 3rd grade level. The plot is centered around a simple farming family that is struggling to make ends meet. One day they find that their goose has laid a golden egg and their luck begins to change. What a sweet little story.
August 1, 2015
Dick King-Smith writes wonderful little stories and "The Golden Goose" is no exception.
The legend is that a golden goose will bring luck to its owner. And this poor farmer needs some good luck. All he has left are his two geese and his family is hungry.
Then Joy hatches.
This is an easy book to read. It flows along. It left me feeling good. I recommend this and King-Smith's other books to anyone wanting a good book to make them think a little, smile a little and relax a little.
The legend is that a golden goose will bring luck to its owner. And this poor farmer needs some good luck. All he has left are his two geese and his family is hungry.
Then Joy hatches.
This is an easy book to read. It flows along. It left me feeling good. I recommend this and King-Smith's other books to anyone wanting a good book to make them think a little, smile a little and relax a little.
March 29, 2008
It is a nice book because a farmer was too at that time and a told 1 of his goose which was laying eggs that he was going to kill it.But after that his goose laid 5 eggs.he thoght there were 4.luckily 5.He was very very excited when he saw a beautiful golden egg.After 3 days, he saw agolden goosling.The farmer quickly called his wife in extreme happiness.The farmer's wife was surprised
August 9, 2012
Sweet story about a down-on-his-luck farmer's life changes when his geese, Misery & Sorrow, hatch a golden gosling. When anyone touches the gosling, the begin to smile and then to grin, so they name her Joy. As always, King-Smith tells a good story with lots of puns and naming fun.
September 28, 2009
Cute -- The Kidz really enjoyed it.
December 4, 2010
2.5 average
January 11, 2011
I read this cute story to my 10 yo son.
April 14, 2014
This book by the late author of Babe: The Gallant Pig was okay. Not particularly clever or engaging. The artwork by Ann Kronheimer is nice.
July 14, 2015
dongeng yang menyenangkan :)
June 26, 2016
Been expecting that the story would end in frustration, but I love the lightheartedness in the ending. Suited for younger readers. Reminded me of Gail Carson Levine`s fairytales!
July 24, 2016
after Sorrow met Misery..there'll be a Joy..sweet short story..
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