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.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Format: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!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Goat in the Rug
Was given this by a friend. Absolutely loved it. Great illustrations and story.
Bought one for a 3 yr old Birthday Celebration. Not just for kids; it is a classic!
Bought one for a 3 yr old Birthday Celebration. Not just for kids; it is a classic!
Published 2 months ago by Ellen L. Summers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
This book is perfect for describing the process of sheep to shawl to small children. Be sure I will be reading it to my art students when we study weaving and I bring my spinning... Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A treasure...
When I was a docent at the Museum of Northern Arizona, we used this book as the basis of a puppet show to teach children about the Dene (Navajo), their weaving, and their... Read more
Published 6 months ago by KatyRose O'Day
5.0 out of 5 stars
Symmerty
This is a great book to do if you are studying NM. This is also a great book to use when talking about symmetry. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Teach
5.0 out of 5 stars
The goat in the rug
The book is fun and makes a person feel like sharing is a good thing and so is working together to help each other.
Published 18 months ago by Jeana King-Beach
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Goat in the Rug
This is a wonderful story told from the goat's point of view. I read it over and over to my daughter as she grew up. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Alisa Shea
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love This Book
I had this book as a child and was looking for it for my children, it is a very heartfelt story about a typical navajo rug maker and the story is written from the perspective of... Read more
Published on July 3, 2010 by Paula R Lo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charming and Humourus!
Lovely book. I hope to use this book in connection with natural resources in my science classes. I personally love the illustrations!
Published on October 4, 2009 by Em-G
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book that I've kept for thirty years now
My grandmother gave me this book in nineteen-seventy-something and I have hung onto it until now. The original copy is still with me, I cherish it and I read it to my two older... Read more
Published on May 15, 2008 by M. Gaggiotti
5.0 out of 5 stars
Goat's point of view
This is a very funny story about a goat that tells the story of how her fur becomes a Navajo rug. If you look close enough at the front cover, you'll notice the book is written by... Read more
Published on September 22, 2001
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