Goat on the Go: Scout's Adventure Day
A Read-Aloud Picture Book About Imagination, Friendship, Belonging, and Birthday Adventures
with Cosette Alcalde (Illustrator)
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Pub Date Oct 20 2026 | Archive Date May 15 2027
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Description
One birthday. Five BIG adventures. And a little goat with an even BIGGER imagination!
It's Scout's birthday, and this adventurous little goat has a BIG day planned! With five exciting adventures on his list and a farm full of friends ready to join the fun, Scout is off to make his birthday unforgettable.
From riding tractors and searching for pirate treasure to blasting off into space and becoming a superhero, Scout discovers that a little imagination can turn an ordinary day into something extraordinary.
But there's just one little problem...
Penelope the pig thinks she's too small for Scout's BIG adventures!
With one adventure still left on his birthday list, Scout isn't finished yet. Could this last adventure be just right for Penelope?
Filled with colorful farmyard characters, playful adventures, and a heartwarming message about friendship and belonging, Goat on the Go: Scout's Adventure Day celebrates the power of imagination, kindness, and making sure no one feels left out.
Why Parents, Caregivers, Educators, and Librarians Will Love This Book:
- Encourages imaginative play: Inspires children to dream big, explore new possibilities, and embrace creativity.
- Promotes friendship and inclusion: Opens conversations about kindness, empathy, belonging, and helping others feel included.
- Supports social-emotional learning: Helps young readers recognize feelings of uncertainty and discover the importance of encouraging one another.
- Makes a delightful read-aloud: Playful storytelling, lovable farm animals, and exciting adventures invite participation and discussion.
Perfect for early childhood settings: A wonderful addition to preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, elementary classroom libraries, school libraries, and bedtime reading.
Ideal for children ages 3–7, especially young readers who love farm animals, birthdays, pirates, astronauts, superheroes, and stories filled with imagination and heart.
Goat on the Go: Scout's Adventure Day is the fourth book in Natalie Horseman's charming Goat on the Go picture book series, illustrated by Cosette Alcalde. Each adventure can be enjoyed as a standalone story.
A Note From the Publisher
This colorful, imaginative picture book is intended for children ages 3–7 and is a wonderful fit for family read-alouds, preschool and elementary classrooms, and school and public library collections.
Although this is Book 4 in the Goat on the Go series, it can be enjoyed as a standalone adventure. Readers do not need to be familiar with Scout or his farmyard friends to enjoy the story.
We welcome reviews from parents, caregivers, teachers, school library media specialists, librarians, booksellers, bloggers, and children's literature reviewers.
Honest reviews on NetGalley, Goodreads, Amazon, book blogs, and other reader platforms are greatly appreciated. Reviews help independent authors connect their stories with families, classrooms, and communities.
Thank you for supporting independent authors and children's literature!
Natalie Horseman
Author, Goat on the Go Series
Socials - nataliehorsemanbooks
email - info@horsemanbooks.com
Advance Praise
1: A Delightful Little Adventure!
I absolutely loved this book! Having had a goat of my own not too long ago, I could certainly appreciate the mischief a little goat can get into. If you've ever spent time around goats, you know they have a personality all their own, and they can turn an ordinary day into quite an adventure!
Scout's story is a charming read filled with imagination, friendship, belonging, and birthday fun. It's the kind of story that captures a child's attention while delivering a sweet message along the way. The illustrations add to the charm, making this a wonderful book to share with little ones.
I especially enjoyed this one because it brought back memories of my own goat. Let's just say I know a little something about goats keeping life interesting!
A delightful story for young readers and a lovely read-aloud for parents, grandparents, and anyone who enjoys sharing a good children's book. I loved it!
2: Another exciting adventure with Scout!
What an adorable and endearing story about Scout, an adventurous goat who wants to go on 5 different adventures for his birthday. He asks his friends to be part of them which makes the journey that much more exciting. Children will love the theme of friendship, creative play, and sharing good times with those close to us. In addition, we get a hint of what Scout will do on his next go around. Cute characters with a variety of scenery and vibrant colors, including the wording and pacing which are perfect for young readers to understand and enjoy.
Marketing Plan
Goat on the Go: Scout's Adventure Day is the fourth installment in Natalie Horseman's Goat on the Go children's picture book series. Marketing efforts focus on increasing visibility among families, educators, librarians, children's book reviewers, and readers who enjoy engaging, meaningful picture books.
Marketing and Promotional Activities:
- Author Website and Social Media: Ongoing promotion through the author's website, dedicated book website, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, featuring book announcements, illustrations, reader engagement, and promotional content.
- Email Marketing: Book announcements, promotional features, and updates shared with newsletter subscribers and readers.
- Book Reviews and Reader Outreach: Engagement with book reviewers, bloggers, educators, librarians, and children's literature enthusiasts to encourage authentic reviews and recommendations.
- NetGalley Promotion: Providing digital review copies to booksellers, librarians, educators, media professionals, and reviewers to expand discoverability and generate independent reader feedback.
- Author Events and Community Engagement: Participation in book signings, local events, and community activities that connect the series with children and families.
- Series Cross-Promotion: Introducing readers to Scout's Adventure Day through the established Goat on the Go series and its growing readership.
- Online Retail and Reader Platforms: Supporting discoverability through Amazon, Goodreads, author websites, and other book discovery channels.
Marketing efforts emphasize the book's themes of imagination, friendship, kindness, and belonging, with a particular focus on its appeal for family read-alouds, early childhood education, and school and public library collections.
Available Editions
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