A Goat Called Willow
Helen Peters, Ellie Snowdon
Subjects
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Average rating
The sixth in a fantastic series of animal stories for younger readers by Waterstones Children’s Book Prize-shortlisted author Helen Peters. With beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Ellie Snowdon.
Jasmine’s dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time caring for animals and keeping them out of trouble. Unfortunately, this often means she gets into hot water herself…
Jasmine has secretly rescued a baby goat. She’s gorgeous but she’s really naughty! Will her amazing antics persuade Jasmine’s parents to let her stay, or will Jasmine have to say goodbye to Willow for ever?
Brilliant storytelling that will make you laugh and cry, this is Dick King-Smith for a new generation. Perfect for readers aged seven and up.
Check out Jasmine’s other adventures:
A Piglet Called Truffle
A Duckling Called Button
A Kitten Called Holly
and many more!
""Perfect for the young animal enthusiast"" – The Guardian
""Quality storytelling with a hint of Dick King-Smith’s Sophie books"" – The Bookseller
Reviews
I am proud of willow when she was 1st place
Mademoiselle Jewel Piccalilli 16.08.2025
I liked it when willow got saved.
King Portobello Arlington 04.08.2025
This book is about a goat and a girl who has loads of other pets and she really wants to buy a pet. She bought a goat but kept it a secret from her mother. With her friend Tom they tried to hide it from her but her mother saw it in the end. The girl, Jasmine, took the goat to a big goat obstacle course and was with the Mayor. It was a good book and the lesson we learn from it is that we should not do stuff above our parents' rules.
Madam Viper Rollerskate 23.07.2025
I like how they teach willow tricks. And that the goat is so playfull
Queen Peaches Sudoku 10.09.2023
It was ok
Mademoiselle Bubbles Pudding-Basin 02.09.2023
I liked it because the goat was so cute.
Director Rapunzel Starlight 31.08.2023
Anyone that is an animal Lover will love this book
Princess Diamond Jumpsuit 21.08.2023
I loved this book and thought it was really lovely how Jasmine helped the old lady.
Anonymous 14.08.2023
Fiction. Favourite character was willow the goat. Would highly recommend
Captain Mildred Jamboree 25.07.2023
I realy liked Willow because of her happy attitude, sweet appearance, and funny behavior. It was about Tom and Jasmine secretly buying and adopting a goat kid,but the result was...TROUBLE i recommend;
Principal Flossy Mozzarella 19.07.2023
This is an amazing book! It's funny and makes you laugh! I would really recommend it to my friends!
Princess Beryl Tinkle 02.09.2022
A brilliant story with a happy ending
Director Angel Casserole 12.08.2022
I like this book because of Willow's funny deeds and also the scary bit when Jasmine's mum and dad find out about the goat one day when Jasmine goes to school and Willow follows her secretly, and jumps onto the school roof! My favourite character in this book was Willow because she is so mischievous. When they enter her in the agility contest again secretly, they find out that Mr Morrison buys his herbs from Lily, who sells plants. The only bit I don't like is when Mr Evans at the fair says that if no one buys Willow he will take her home and shoot her. I would recommend this book to everybody!
Dame Phoenix Luther 10.08.2022
This book was ok
Queen Jewel Pennyfarthing 06.08.2022
This book is about a goat who is held in a stall before going to a slaughter house. My favourite character is Sky because he is a really happy dog. Overall this is a great book and I would definitely recommend it to someone else.
Officer June Dalmatian 05.08.2022
It was really good because the girl named Willow would like really naughty and I really like people who are naughty in a good way She was it
Anonymous 16.07.2022
This was an amazing book! A girl called jasmine secretly rescued a baby goat and the book was just amazing
Doctor Iggy Submarine 11.01.2022
Willow won the contest because she was so funny!! I loved it hope you like it as well!
Mademoiselle Cilla Borneo 15.12.2021
It was ok but I didn’t like it much because it was at a certain scene all the time I would recommend it to animal lovers
Countess Sunny Bonsai 01.09.2021
I liked this book a lot because I really like goats and it’s a very cute story and I love this series of books because I really like animals and I like to read about them
Director Orchid Biscuits 30.08.2021
