"Quack! Said the Billy-Goat" by Charles Causley is a charming children's story that follows the adventures of a clever billy-goat who becomes embroiled in a delightful series of events. The billy-goat, known for his playful spirit, encounters various farm animals, including a steadfast duck whose quacking echoes throughout the narrative. As the characters interact, themes of friendship, creativity, and the joy of play come to life. Causley's rhythmic and engaging prose captivates young readers, making it a delightful read-aloud that highlights the importance of cooperation and imagination within the animal kingdom. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Candlewick Press (MA) .

Charles Causley was born in Cornwall, and apart from six years spent in the Royal Navy during the Second World War, lived there all his life. He was one of Britain's foremost poets, writing for both adults and children. He was awarded the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry in 1967 and appointed CBE in 1986. In 1987 he won the Kurt Maschler Award for Jack the Treacle Eater and in 1990 the Ingersoll/T. S. Eliot Award of America. Charles Causley died in 2003. Martin Waddell is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest living writers of books for children. He has won many awards for his work, including the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2004. Martin lives in Northern Ireland. Barbara Firth has illustrated numerous picture books by Martin Waddell. She has previously won the Kate Greenaway Medal and lives in West Yorkshire.