Agatha's Feather Bed: Not Just Another Wild Goose Story

I was a bookseller in a small resort town when I found this treasure. My daughter was about 3 at the time, a bit young to "get it" but it became her favorite story. We counted the cats on every page, the reading became very interactive with her questions. There were nighs that I read the book, at her request, 3 times. A fabulous learning, interactive story. Let it rip and make it fun! A must have in every child's library!

Beautifuly illustrated. Great book for kids! Loved it 🥰

I love this little story! Aside from my resemblance to Agatha and fondness of cats and textiles, this story is a wonderful reminder that there is "opportunity cost" to every decision. The illustrations are outstanding and include nature facts.

This was a HUGE success with our 3rd graders. This story has the perfect balance of teaching a valuable lesson with just enough seriousness and humor. It ties in nicely with common core (resources, recyclables) and did I mention the students LOVED it. In this story Agatha explains, "Everything comes from something. Nothing comes from nothing. Just like paper comes from trees and glass comes from sand. An answer comes from a question all you have to do is ask."

I love the story and the illustrations!

Excellent book to read for both parent and child. My daughter is 23 and has fond memories of this book. The illistrations are brilliant. It is witty story as well as educational. This book was a favorite for many years of reading through many ages. I just bought 4 for gifts.

This book is a keeper! It is full of figurative language and beautiful illustrations! It has great lessons about valuing nature. Great read-aloud for all ages and a must for every child's book shelf!

Agatha owns the kind of shop that I love. It's full of creativity, texture, depth and softness. One day she treats herself to an early night in her NEW feather bed - it's warm, soft, big and comfortable. When she is awakened by 6 freezing cold, naked geese she's reminded that the feathers in her new bed came from somewhere and she decides to make it up to the geese somehow. She sends them away and a few days later they return to Agatha to find out how she is going to help them. The illustrations in this book are wonderful - they're detailed, busy, full of activity and you can easily do a 'seek and find' with your child. Each picture in the book has a border and 2 mini pictures that show a form of fuel or an item that we use from nature - you'll see things like "fossil fuels", syrup, dairy products, fragrances, glass, diamonds and more. I strongly recommend Carmen Agra Deedy's books for any family, school or library - they'll be well read and loved by all!