Kid
by Peter Carnavas

A modern-day classic about a young goat who discovers the meaning of family, in a limited edition deluxe hardcover. Written and illustrated by Peter Carnavas, bestselling author of Leo and Ralph.

Recommended age: 5 - 8

A$22.99

(Paperback)

Ships on 2/06/2026

Overview

This is the story of a small goat called Kid. Ever since his parents chased away a fox and never returned, Kid has stayed with Audrey the hen in the chook yard. Audrey tells him stories of his mum and dad’s daring and bravery. She says they live on the nearby mountain, and Kid longs to leave the farm to find them.

And then, one day, he discovers he is big enough to jump the fence …

Will a wild adventure up the mountain help Kid find where he belongs?

Embellished with Peter’s delightful hand-drawn illustrations, this junior adventure novel is reminiscent of other children’s classics that feature mostly animal casts, such as Charlotte’s Web by EB White and The Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith.

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The Telegraph

‘Carnavas is a wonderful, warm-hearted writer, and manages to filter every nugget of philosophy through the eyes of his child narrator.’

Momo Time to Read

‘Peter Carnavas has done it again! There is just the right amount of tension in this story to keep you turning the page and just the right depth of emotion. I cared so much about young Leo – I almost held my breath through the first fifty pages.’

Allison Tait, Your Kid’s Next Read

‘Achingly beautiful and life-affirming.’

Storylinks

‘The writing is deceptively simple, each scene a masterpiece of understatement and restraint, but suffused with warmth and humour.’

Ashleigh Meikle, The Book Muse

‘This gentle story is light and fun, and brimming with creativity that can spark magical things.’

Reading Time

‘This is a delightful book about accepting yourself, and finding a special friend who accepts you, just the way you are.’

Reading Opens Doors

‘This is a touching story about the power and beauty of true friendship, finding your voice and how flexing your imagination muscle can help navigate unchartered territory and transform the world around you.’

Schooldays Magazine

‘A creative, thoughtful, empathetic story giving an insight into how others feel and what works for them.’

One More Page

‘Just try not to fall in love with Leo and Ralph in the gorgeous new book from Peter Carnavas.’

Good Reading

‘Carnavas’ writing is simply outstanding. He has created a most beautiful, thoughtful and gentle book about growing up, being brave, and finding out that what might scare you, or make you feel awkward, might not be so scary or awkward after all. Leo and Ralph deserves to have many young hands lovingly wrapped around it.’

Peter Carnavas

Peter Carnavas writes and illustrates books for children. He has made many picture books, such as The Children Who Loved Books, Last Tree in the City and A Quiet Girl. His novel The Elephant won a Queensland Literary Award and was shortlisted in four other national awards. He has won an Australian Book Industry Award and a SCBWI Crystal Kite Award, and his books have been published widely across the world. Peter's latest book, My Brother Ben, won the 2022 Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature at the NSW Premier's Literary Awards, was shortlisted at the 2022 Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards, longlisted for the 2022 Australian Book Industry Award's Book of the Year for Younger Children, and was a 2022 CBCA Notable. Peter lives on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, with his wife, two daughters, a dog and a cat. www.petercarnavas.com