The Mat and the Goat
The Mat Series Starring -oat Words
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Pub Date Apr 24 2026 | Archive Date Jun 17 2026
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Description
This funny story starring a mat, a boat, and a goat helps kids learn to read.
The mat doesn't float and the goat eats the boat!
Follow along to see what floats!
Perfect for Emergent Readers at home or in the classroom!
In The Mat and the Goat, Author Kelley M Likes and Illustrator Lauren Blunck invite children to learn and practice -oat words in a groovy kind of way.
INCLUDES 15 FLASHCARDS!
Kids ages: 4, 5, and 6
Grades: Pre-K and Kindergarten
Emergent Reader
Lexile Level 150L
Decodable Book
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798889021124 |
| PRICE | $6.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 48 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 1888788
Very cute book for kids just learning how to read. I like that it uses consistent sounds throughout the entire book.
Such a cute and interactive little story. I loved the illustrations, very nostalgic, simple and not overstimulating. I really liked that at the end you can go over and learn the words. A great book for kids !! Couldn’t recommend more.
John L, Reviewer
Suitably light-hearted phonetics volume regarding -oat words, with a whimsical drama regarding a goat on a boat on a moat – and indeed a coat on the goat on a boat on a moat. But will the boat on the moat – complete with coated goat – stay afloat? It's for extremely young readers, of course, and serves them well, although the illustrations really are at quite a basic level, and there's absolutely zero mention of a mat.
Reviewer 2105932
My son was so proud of being able to read this book by himself, and practicing with the flashcards! It is a fun book for children learning to read on their own. The goat is indeed funny. The flash cards and focus on -oat words is very helpful! Thank you!
Reviewer 1766894
Unexpectedly hilarious book perfect for kids learning how to read. My nephew read out this book by himself. Love the easy words and the flash cards at the end of the book. Highly recommend for grade 1 readers.
Kudos to the humor, illustrations and whacky story <3
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