A twisted fairy tale about a king and queen who wish for a child of their own .
A fresh, amusing, kindhearted picture book.-- Booklist , Starred review With its gentle morals of acceptance, not judging by appearances, and being open to outcomes different than expectations, this is a lovely family read-aloud.-- Kirkus The contrast between the royal couple\'s once-ordered existence and the cheerful mess at book\'s end is very funny, and the message about acceptance and the expanded definition of family is a bonus.-- Horn Book.
Readers will delight in this story\'s hilarity, confusion, and celebration of families that come in every shape and size.
But of course, it isn\'t long before he\'s part of the royal family.
When they find themselves gifted with a baby Goat (also known as a kid) instead, they can\'t imagine how he\'ll fit into their lives. but any kid will do. . .
They\'d prefer a boy, with glowing skin, bright eyes, and two roses for lips .
A funny and redemptive fairy tale.-- The Wall Street Journal Once Upon a time, a very prim and proper king and queen begged their fairy godmother for a child.
Perfect for readers of Children Make Terrible Pets and Wolfie the Bunny . and end up with a baby goat. . .
A twisted fairy tale about a king and queen who wish for a child of their own
