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Quick! Said the Billy Goat

Name: Quick! Said the Billy Goat
ISBN: 9780744514421

By Charles Causley

When every farm animal starts speaking nonsense, what’s behind this hilarious barnyard mix-up?

humorous whimsical engaging

Genres

Animals Humour

What is Quick! Said the Billy Goat about?

In this delightful rhyming tale, the barnyard is in a muddle: the billy-goat says 'quack,' the hen says 'oink,' and the cow says 'baa.' Even Farmer Brown has laid an egg! What could be causing this topsy-turvy commotion? Join the fun to uncover the amusing mystery behind the barnyard's mix-up.

About the author

Charles Causley was a much-loved British poet and writer from Cornwall. He is famous for his poems for children, such as 'Timothy Winters' and 'Figgie Hobbin'. Charles Causley’s writing is full of imagination, fun, and sometimes a touch of mystery. He enjoyed sharing stories that everyone could enjoy, especially young readers.

Pages

20 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1990

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