Jilly Goat

A heartwarming rhyming picture book about courage, confidence, and discovering that our differences can become our greatest strengths. Perfect for children ages 4-8, classroom read-alouds, bedtime stories, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).

Each time she got frightened (it happened a lot), she would get dizzy and faint on the spot!

Jilly Goat is the only fainting goat on the ranch-and the other brave goats never let her forget it. They laugh. They munch her oats. And when a sneaky wolf begins lurking nearby, Jilly discovers something surprising: the very goats who tease her are hiding in the hay right beside her.

Then the biggest event of the year is announced-the Great Ranch Race.

Remembering that everyone has fears, Jilly gathers her courage, steps out of the hay, and walks to the starting line with her heart pounding and knees wobbling.

And when Jilly does what fainting goats do best...

...she just might become the hero no one expected.

"Jilly Goat reminds us that falling down isn't the end of the story. It's often where courage begins."

-Bob Goff, author of Love Does

Featuring whimsical, laugh-out-loud illustrations by McKenna Alan, Jilly Goat is a funny, encouraging children's picture book that families, teachers, librarians, and young readers will enjoy again and again. Perfect for fans of Giraffes Can't Dance and The Gruffalo, this uplifting picture book opens meaningful conversations about resilience, empathy, confidence, and celebrating our differences.

From award-winning children's author Leslie Colburn, this uplifting farm animal story helps children:

• Celebrate what makes them unique
• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Develop courage and resilience
• Practice perseverance after setbacks
• Discover that they matter-just as they are

Perfect for:

• Children ages 4-8
• Preschool through Grade 2
• Fans of rhyming picture books
• Farm animal lovers
• Classroom read-alouds
• Bedtime stories
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
• Growth mindset lessons
• Homeschool families
• School and classroom libraries
• Gifts for children, grandchildren, and teachers

Because sometimes the very thing that makes you fall down...

...becomes the reason you learn to stand taller than ever before.