The Goat in the Rug [Paperback]

Charles L. Blood (Author), Martin Link (Author), Nancy Winslow Parker (Illustrator)

Book Description

Geraldine is a goat, and Glenmae, a Navajo weaver. One day, Glenmae decides to weave Geraldine into a rug. First Geraldine is clipped. Then her wool is spun into fine, strong yarn. Finally, Glenmae weaves the wool on her loom. They reader learns, along with Geraldine, about the care and pride involved in the weaving of a Navajo rug -- and about cooperation between friends.

Product Details

• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin; First Edition edition (September 30, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689714181
• ISBN-13: 978-0689714184
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #77,874 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #18 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Arts & Music > Art > Fiction
  • #27 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Multicultural Stories > Native North & South Americans
  • #31 in Books > Children's Books > Travel & Cultures > Multicultural Stories > Native North & South Americans

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A charming book with wonderful illustrations, August 6, 1998

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This review is from: The Goat in the Rug (Paperback)

While visiting the Hubbell Trading Post, our daughter was able to watch as a Navajo weaver worked on a beautiful Ganado rug. The ranger working on the premises suggested this charming book. The story is told by a goat whose mohair is woven into a spectacular rug. The illustrations are enchanting and my daughter loves to giggle at the goat who stays with the weaver to "supervise" her work. She asks questions about the process of weaving and the interaction between the goat and the weaver. It's a lovely little book I wholeheartedly recommend!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and educational, October 6, 2004

By 

Gayle S. Ataceri "The Venetian" (Drexel Hill, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The GOAT IN THE RUG (Hardcover)

This is a gentle book, both the words and illustrations, which guides the reader through the process of making a traditional Navajo rug. Told from the goat's perspective, humor is interwoven with facts. My 5 year old wants to add that the goat ate up some of the flowers the weaver had collected when she wasn't looking.

The last page states: "This is a true story of a weaver and her goat who lived in the Navajo Nation at Window Rock, Arizona." The end plates have pictures of items used in making the rug, including local plants and which parts of them are used for certain dye colors (ex. juniper branches used for brown dye).

My mother lived on a Navajo reservation as a child and so I've purchased this for her childrens book collection so that she can read it to the grandkids when they visit.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids book? I still love it at 30 years old!, May 14, 2002

By 

Heather N. Haworth "ameribask" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Goat in the Rug (Paperback)

I was raised on this book and it has always been a favorite of mine. The pictures are delightful and the story has stayed with me through the years. I love how Geraldine decides to eat all the yummy plants they were going to use to dye the wool. OOPS! Now I find it is on the school reading list and being used in the classroom! I highly recommend this book as a favorite for children and parents alike.