Books like Oh, look! by Patricia Polacco
When three goats escape from their enclosure, their curiosity takes them through the lively streets of a county fair. They enjoy the sights and sounds of games and rides, only to find someone—or something—shaking up the fun. A surprising twist involving an ogre leads them to hurry back home, their hearts still racing and their minds full of new memories.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Patricia Polacco
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