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In this playful rhyming picture book, readers follow an old man in a yellow coat as he navigates a moat in his small boat. He carries a curious goat, a sleek coyote, and a bag of oats, delighting young readers with rhythm, friendship, and a gentle lesson about kindness and teamwork. Designed for beginner readers in grades 1–3, the story invites children into a world of easy, engaging verse and warm illustrations.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Kelli C. Foster
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