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Kid
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Expected 6 Apr 27A modern classic in the making about a young goat who ventures away from the farm to discover the true meaning of family.
This is the story of a small goat called Kid. Ever since his parents chased away a fox and never returned, Kid has stayed with Audrey the hen in the chicken coop. His days are spent perfecting his jumping and butting, chatting with his good friend Harriet the pig, and staying away from Ma, the stern dog who enforces Farm Law … and who doesn’t like goats.
Audrey tells Kid stories of his mum and dad’s daring and bravery, and that they now protect the farm from the nearby mountain. Kid longs to leave the farm to find them. And then, one day, he discovers he is big enough to jump the fence …
Will a wild adventure up the mountain help Kid find where he belongs?
Embellished with Peter’s delightful hand-drawn illustrations, this transitional chapter book about found family will charm fans of heartfelt animal adventures, such as E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web, Kate DiCamillo’s The Tale of Despereux and Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan.
Key Text Features
chapters
character drawings
dialogue
illustrations
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3
Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7
Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.9
Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3
Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5
Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.6
Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.3
Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.5
Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.6
Distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those of the characters.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3
Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.6
Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3
Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.6
Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described.
This is the story of a small goat called Kid. Ever since his parents chased away a fox and never returned, Kid has stayed with Audrey the hen in the chicken coop. His days are spent perfecting his jumping and butting, chatting with his good friend Harriet the pig, and staying away from Ma, the stern dog who enforces Farm Law … and who doesn’t like goats.
Audrey tells Kid stories of his mum and dad’s daring and bravery, and that they now protect the farm from the nearby mountain. Kid longs to leave the farm to find them. And then, one day, he discovers he is big enough to jump the fence …
Will a wild adventure up the mountain help Kid find where he belongs?
Embellished with Peter’s delightful hand-drawn illustrations, this transitional chapter book about found family will charm fans of heartfelt animal adventures, such as E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web, Kate DiCamillo’s The Tale of Despereux and Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan.
Key Text Features
chapters
character drawings
dialogue
illustrations
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3
Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7
Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.9
Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.1
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3
Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5
Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.6
Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.3
Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.5
Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.6
Distinguish their own point of view from that of the narrator or those of the characters.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3
Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.6
Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3
Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.6
Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described.
- GenresMiddle GradeAnimals
Kindle Edition
Expected publication April 6, 2027
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Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Thank you to UQP for our copy of Kid. I love Peter Carnavas' work and was so excited to read this one.
Kid is the only goat on a farm, growing up in the hen yard ever since his parents chased a fox off the farm and never returned. Hen Audrey keeps their memory alive for Kid by telling him stories of their brave adventures.
Though Kid loves his friends, especially Audrey and the food-loving pig Harriet - he is driven by a need to meet his parents, who he believes are living on the mountain that overlooks the farm. But, he’s such a little goat who hasn’t even learned to jump a fence, let alone tackle the wilds of a mountain.
Kid’s determination and self-talk (“bravest goat in the world”) goes a long way, but so too does the help of his friends, who put their futures on the line to venture with him.
This unlikely hero’s journey has the makings of a modern classic. I can see this being a go-to classroom read, audiobook for car trips, or read aloud for families with kids of different ages. It has surprises, humour, friendships, some sadness and perseverance. I asked Miss 9 what I should say about Kid, and she said, “It’s so intriguing and you’ll never guess the ending!”
The story is illustrated by Carnavas’ drawings, which make you fall in love with these sweet animals even more.
Reposting this review from https://www.instagram.com/artsplorers...
Kid is the only goat on a farm, growing up in the hen yard ever since his parents chased a fox off the farm and never returned. Hen Audrey keeps their memory alive for Kid by telling him stories of their brave adventures.
Though Kid loves his friends, especially Audrey and the food-loving pig Harriet - he is driven by a need to meet his parents, who he believes are living on the mountain that overlooks the farm. But, he’s such a little goat who hasn’t even learned to jump a fence, let alone tackle the wilds of a mountain.
Kid’s determination and self-talk (“bravest goat in the world”) goes a long way, but so too does the help of his friends, who put their futures on the line to venture with him.
This unlikely hero’s journey has the makings of a modern classic. I can see this being a go-to classroom read, audiobook for car trips, or read aloud for families with kids of different ages. It has surprises, humour, friendships, some sadness and perseverance. I asked Miss 9 what I should say about Kid, and she said, “It’s so intriguing and you’ll never guess the ending!”
The story is illustrated by Carnavas’ drawings, which make you fall in love with these sweet animals even more.
Reposting this review from https://www.instagram.com/artsplorers...
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Always been a Peter Carnavas fan and KID was no exception. Kid the little goat wanting to find his parents up on the mountain m. Didn’t want to be alone on the farm with the other animals. He wanted his own family.
So he escapes and goes on a journey with some other farm animals. The pig and the hen.
The stories are told of what happened in the past, and the farm law that if you leave you can never go back.
The story focuses on what makes a real family - doesn’t have to be blood and themes of friendship, support and forgiveness.
It was actually quite emotional at the end. Perfect year 2 and above read. Was giving charlottes web vibes with the talking animals
So he escapes and goes on a journey with some other farm animals. The pig and the hen.
The stories are told of what happened in the past, and the farm law that if you leave you can never go back.
The story focuses on what makes a real family - doesn’t have to be blood and themes of friendship, support and forgiveness.
It was actually quite emotional at the end. Perfect year 2 and above read. Was giving charlottes web vibes with the talking animals
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August 16, 2026
What an absolutely joyous tale of a young goat (Kid) and his search for his family.
Kid’s parents disappeared from the farm when he was little - in pursuit of a fox. Kid is determined to leave the farm to find them - but Farm Law states that if you leave the farm you may never return.
However, with the help of his best friends, Audrey the chook and Harriet the pig, Kid goes on a most unexpected journey... full of adventure, intrigue and love.
Peter Carnavas writes simply and with heart and this would make such a beautiful readaloud.
Kid’s parents disappeared from the farm when he was little - in pursuit of a fox. Kid is determined to leave the farm to find them - but Farm Law states that if you leave the farm you may never return.
However, with the help of his best friends, Audrey the chook and Harriet the pig, Kid goes on a most unexpected journey... full of adventure, intrigue and love.
Peter Carnavas writes simply and with heart and this would make such a beautiful readaloud.
Review of advance copy
What a treat to get an early copy of this book. A divine story that is impossible to put down. Courageous characters with depth, an adventure and beautiful writing make this an absolute treat to read. With its short chapters, this would make an excellent class read aloud for lower to middle primary.
July 16, 2026
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Review of advance copy
“We’re in this together and we’ll follow you wherever you go.”
MGM Review 63 - Kid - @petercarnavasauthor - @uqpbooks
Peter has always been one of my favourite authors, ‘The Elephant’ blew me away and stayed with me for a long time. Every book since has been top notch and I couldn’t wait to read this one.
Kid, a small goat, lives on a farm with a host of different animals. Ever since his parents chased away a fox up the mountain and never returned, he has been looked after by Audrey the hen. Kid hears all about his parents from his favourite story that Audrey retells over and over again. It’s this story of bravery that makes Kid long to leave the farm on an adventure of his own to find his parents. With a couple of allies by his side, will Kid manage to find his family up in the hills or will the dangers of the mountainside be too much for a little goat?
This is Peter at his best. A book that draws you in, warms you up and makes you smile. It was full of endearing characters that you will grow close to. My favourite was the bird - a silly bird but not as silly as he seems, a heart of gold, who knew what’s what. The story itself was magical and full of rich themes. It’s about persistence and never giving up, even if no one expects anything of you. It’s about following your dreams, despite what others say (“But then I asked myself what was more important: to follow the rules or follow your dreams?”). It’s about having your friends back, even if it might be wrong or a little dangerous. And it’s about finding your family, even if they might not be who you expect.
It truly had it all, and for that Peter, I say, ‘Thank you, for everything.’
I hope you have the pleasure of reading this book. It’s a story every child and classroom should read. An absolute gem! Well done Peter!
#loveozmg #middlegradereads #middlegradebooks #mgreads #middlegradebooks
MGM Review 63 - Kid - @petercarnavasauthor - @uqpbooks
Peter has always been one of my favourite authors, ‘The Elephant’ blew me away and stayed with me for a long time. Every book since has been top notch and I couldn’t wait to read this one.
Kid, a small goat, lives on a farm with a host of different animals. Ever since his parents chased away a fox up the mountain and never returned, he has been looked after by Audrey the hen. Kid hears all about his parents from his favourite story that Audrey retells over and over again. It’s this story of bravery that makes Kid long to leave the farm on an adventure of his own to find his parents. With a couple of allies by his side, will Kid manage to find his family up in the hills or will the dangers of the mountainside be too much for a little goat?
This is Peter at his best. A book that draws you in, warms you up and makes you smile. It was full of endearing characters that you will grow close to. My favourite was the bird - a silly bird but not as silly as he seems, a heart of gold, who knew what’s what. The story itself was magical and full of rich themes. It’s about persistence and never giving up, even if no one expects anything of you. It’s about following your dreams, despite what others say (“But then I asked myself what was more important: to follow the rules or follow your dreams?”). It’s about having your friends back, even if it might be wrong or a little dangerous. And it’s about finding your family, even if they might not be who you expect.
It truly had it all, and for that Peter, I say, ‘Thank you, for everything.’
I hope you have the pleasure of reading this book. It’s a story every child and classroom should read. An absolute gem! Well done Peter!
#loveozmg #middlegradereads #middlegradebooks #mgreads #middlegradebooks
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