Goat In A Boat

Usborne Phonics Readers

by Lesley Sims

A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

24 pages, Paperback

First published July 14, 2015

About the author

Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio.

Reviews

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

A goat with a boat tries to go fishing, but only seems to be catching garbage. My kids enjoy the pictures on this one.

[Anna McFarland]

Book 8 Goat in a boat: Very silly story. Appealing for beginner readers.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was one of a group of phonic learner beginner books we had gotten in to the library but the illustrations were funny, so I decided to give it a chance. My son loved it. The goat likes to eat oats, but wants something different for dinner. So he decides to go fishing in the moat with his best friend Stoat, but Stoat is busy. So he goes by himself and starts catching only suits of armor someone has dumped there, and his friend Stoat joins him later in the boat. They see an approaching army but can't shout loud enough to be heard (and Stoat can't shout at all because of his sore throat), so the resort to banging on the armor. The guards finally hear, raise the drawbridge and the two friends save the day. Plus they get fish for dinner. Recommended for ages 3-6, 3 stars.

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poor stoat has a sore throat and can't help goat on his fishing boat in the moat. This was a good book with nice rhyming structure and a funny story too.

[Stephanie (Gorelenore) Cover2CoverBlog · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a read out loud book that is absolutely adorable. I recieved it from a friend that is a rep for Usborne books and was very excited to read it aloud for the pets before passing it along to someone with kids that will use it more than I will.

As a phonetics reader, this one is nice and simple, has a fun rhyming scheme throughout to help new readers and adorable images throughout. It is about a goat that is going fishing because they need something different to eat. Each page spread is bright and fun and can be very interactive if you want to talk through all the details on them. They are very well detailed. The little goat is so cute with his little beard.

If you are looking for some fun and funny books to help your young ones learn to read, this one was very enjoyable.

[Nicola · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good focus on 'oa' sounds (goat/boat/stoat/moat) as well as general rhymes. Miss 4 liked the story as well.

Miss 4 and I like to explore different books and authors at the library, sometimes around particular topics or themes. We try to get different ones out every week or so; it's fun for both of us to have the variety and to look at a mix of new & favourite authors.

[Vampyre · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun, easy read. Features lots of fun rhyming, clear storyline that flowed easily. The illustrations were nicely done as well. Highly recommend this book to parents/babysitters for their kids.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and quick read for bedtime with good rhyming. If I have to pick a book for bedtime these are more fun for me to read to my daughter because of the rhyming.

[Jenna Mills · Rating 1 out of 5]

Meh. Not keen on the fishing

[Lex Redding · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another of the Usborne Phonics Readers books, this was ok but definitely not my favourite.

[Sarah Mc · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like that they learn some British words as we read too.

[Aria Scoma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like that don't help stoat

[Eliza · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a hilarious kids book. I loved reading it. It is short and great for young readers.

[Eadrinor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Goat and Stoat save the kingdom from invasion while out looking for something new to eat.

The rhyme was a bit odd in places. It took away from the story a bit.