Catch that goat!  by Polly Alakija.

This is a great romp through a Nigerian street market.  Ayoka has been asked to watch the family goat, but he immediately escapes out the door.  As she dashes after him, she asks each person if they have seen the goat.  They haven’t but all of them are also missing something as well.  It’s not until the very end that everyone finds exactly what they are missing.

The art here really shines, filled with colors, business and the bustle of a marketplace.  There is a real sense of place in each image and one can almost hear and smell the market.  The text of the book is very simple with a distinct rhythm through the repetition.  This will make it very friendly for small children.

Recommended as a great multicultural read for preschoolers, ages 3-5.