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| Beatrice's Goat | 
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| Author: Page Mcbrier
Creator: Lori Lohstoeter
Publisher: Atheneum
Category: Book
List Price: $17.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (21 reviews)
Sales Rank: 36865
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 9.8 x 0.6
ISBN: 0689824602
EAN: 9780689824609
ASIN: 0689824602
Publication Date: February 1, 2001
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Product Description
More than anything, Beatrice longs to be a schoolgirl. But in her small African village, only children who can afford uniforms and books can go to school. Beatrice knows that with six children to care for, her family is much too poor.But then Beatrice receives a wonderful gift from some people far away -- a goat! Fat and sleek as a ripe mango, Mugisa (which means "luck") gives milk that Beatrice can sell. With Mugisa's help, it looks as if Beatrice's dream may come true after all. Page McBrier and Lori Lohstoeter beautifully recount this true story about how one child, given the right tools, is able to lift her family out of poverty. Thanks to Heifer Project International -- a charitable organization that donates livestock to poor communities around the world -- other families like Beatrice's will also have a chance to change their lives.
Amazon.com Review
When her family's fat, sleek new goat arrives in her poor Ugandan village, little Beatrice hugs her close and whispers, "Mama says you are our lucky gift...." And indeed it is true. Soon the goat bears two kids and provides enough milk to both feed the family and sell for profit. Until the goat arrived, life was very hard for Beatrice and her five brothers and sisters. The family could not afford to send the children to school, and it was difficult to make ends meet. Magically this one small animal, one of 12 given the village, opens up a new world of health and prosperity. Before the year is out, Beatrice happily realizes her dream of becoming a school girl and her delighted family moves into a sturdy new house. Based on the true account of one family who received aid from Heifer Project International, a charitable organization that donates livestock to poor communities around the world, this moving story is eloquently and gracefully recounted. Vividly evoking the lush tropical landscape of central Africa, Lohstoeter's rich, deeply-hued illustrations perfectly complement the text and make Beatrice and her world affectingly real. Although she may live far removed from the comfortable middle-class lives of many young readers, it is clear that Beatrice is a girl of unusual heart and, like any child, filled with hopes and dreams. In her afterword Hillary Rodham Clinton writes, "Beatrice's Goat is a heartwarming reminder that families, wherever they live, can change their lives for the better." A portion of the publisher's proceeds goes to support the Heifer Project. (Ages 4 to 8) --Marianne Painter
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
 Kid-friendly explanation of charity August 31, 2008
This story explains the importance of charity programs like Heffer INternational. Our library did a summer reading program with Heffer called "Read to Feed". Animals were donated through Heffer according to books read by children. I found it difficult to explain what receiving a goat would mean to a family to my 5 year old. This book makes poverty real without being too severe/frightening for young children. It leaves a sense of hope.
 Everyone can make a difference. August 24, 2008
Beatrice's Goat is a great way to introduce children to the golden rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Everyone with even a little gift can make a huge difference in the lives of many people. I highly recommend this book to parents and teachers!
Inspiring, Uplifitng, and a must for all classrooms! August 5, 2008
Thank you Page McBrier! You have captured the hearts of each reader. It is a wonderful story to share with school children in the teaching of social issues.
The illustrations are beautiful.
great book May 23, 2008
I used this book to explain mission work and Project Heifer to my Sunday School children. It is a really good book with an important message. The pictures are vivid and really great. Highly recommended.
Kat's Kritique April 26, 2008
0 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful little book that highlights the Heifer International Program. I purchased twelve copies to give to participants in a children's sermon at my church. The sermon dealt with sharing our many blessings with those in the world who are less fortunate.
My one disappointment with this book was the comments by Hillary Clinton on the cover. I work hard at keeping my politics separate from my church, and I was shocked and appalled that a story about this wonderful program was contaminated in this manner. I never would have purchased the book for this purpose had I known.
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