The farmstead’s most notorious one-horned goat is back, and this time, he's taking his antics under the big top!
In Marshall the Circus Goat, the second installment of Diane Goold's beloved children's series, a traveling circus sets up camp just across the blacktop road from the rescue farm. Never one to miss out on the action, Marshall lands himself a job working as a clown. But a new setting doesn't immediately change old habits. Marshall continues his signature "bully goat" ways, stirring up mischief with the circus clowns and a new cast of exotic animals.
As the excitement of the circus unfolds, Marshall is forced to face the consequences of his actions. Through his interactions under the tent and the unwavering patience of his affectionate farm animal family back home, Marshall begins to experience a real, transformative shift. He discovers that making people laugh is much more rewarding than causing trouble, learning a heartfelt lesson about genuine friendship and compassion.
With vibrant illustrations by Ann Hogue, this story perfectly captures the messy, relatable journey of personal growth. It provides a fantastic starting point for conversations with children about how our environments influence our behavior, and how true friends support us even when we make mistakes.
