Beatrice's Goat

This is an inspiring true story which almost fits the adage "give a man a fish, you'll feed him for a day. teach a man to fish, you'll feed him for a week". The impact Beatrice's goat has on her family and community is a great story to share with children. Even better, the real life Beatrice (Beatrice Biira) went on to study in the States and now works as an advocate for the charity - Heifer International - that first gave her the goat, so there are tremendous possibilities to explore gratitude and giving back. There is a forward by Hillary Rodham Clinton.

This story was recommended to illustrate one of the themes in the PSHE syllabus that I was given and it served the purpose well.

This is a really good book that explains how people in poorer countries benefit from a little financial support. My class of 6 and 7 year olds enjoyed the story but did not 'get' the message the first few times I read it to them.

A hit with parents looking to encourage social responsibility and community

Wonderful book for children explaining clearly how enabling a family helps them to help themselves.

Very sweet story.