Starred review from February 1, 2020
Grades 2-5 *Starred Review* While climate change sparks a large-scale need for animal preservation, care and conservation are likewise needed for neglected and injured creatures. The volumes in the True Tales of Rescue series (2 new titles) are nonfiction chapter books that introduce some of these animal conservation programs in the U.S. Narrated by Lucia, a granny goat, Go, Goats! centers on the Catskill Animal Sanctuary in New York, which rescues and rehabilitates farm animals. Its narrator, Kama, is a veteran resident. Utilizing a thorough yet conversational style, these books chronicle a rescue mission and provide a detailed account of the animals' recovery; also touched upon are the facility's set up and the animals' veterinarian care, special diets, and time for play. The narrators don't sugarcoat the situation; animals come to these sanctuaries diseased, starved, and/or near death. The focus, however, is on the animals' round-the-clock care, their eventual return to health, and the relationships they form with other animals. Action photos helps readers bond with the rescued animals, while numerous sidebars explain the animals' physical characteristics, communication methods, and other traits. A fun, in-depth series, especially for kids hooked on The Dodo's videos.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2020, American Library Association.)