What do you do when a singing goat gives you some bread and water? Follow along as ingenuity turns a small gift into something marvelous. The Mountain and The Goat begins with a chance encounter with a singing goat, taking the reader on a journey of decision-making and resourcefulness, and ends with an afternoon nap. Wonderfully illustrated, The Mountain and The Goat is a must-have in every child's collection. Reviewed as "effectively underscores the importance of action, resourcefulness, and teamwork" by Kirkus, The Mountain & The Goat is a lovely modern-day fable designed to instill the values of resourcefulness and take-action mentality. Let's Create a Generation of Resourceful Children! Most schools don't directly teach children how to take advantage of the opportunities that life presents, a valuable life skill known as "resourcefulness." Starting early is the key to developing an entrepreneurial can-do attitude that will be invaluable for your child's future. This book accomplishes all of that, and much more! With friendly and inviting characters, this fun and timeless story inspired by on an ancient Persian poem hits home in a very simple way, much like the other children's classics we all know and love. A Timeless Message Wrapped Up in a Simple Adventure Follow the main character as they take the actions of success in a sequential order, using all the resources they have gained through their relationships to further their story. It shows: - The gradual progression of life, where one thing leads to another. - The necessity to build upon your previous successes in order to move forward. - How to make the right choices to end up where you want in life. All of the language in The Mountain and the Goat is very simple, the story extremely easy to follow, and the characters very transparent - in short, perfectly designed for a child's learning process. Not only will your child find the story engaging and thought-provoking, they will also remember its simple lessons for the rest of their lives! Written to Spark a Lifetime of Progression! Emigrating from Iran at the age of 6 during the Iran/Iraq war, Siamak Taghaddos is an entrepreneur who has started and sold multiple companies of his own. But this is much more than a children's book written by an entrepreneur. It was born out of the author's own experience, hearing a Persian poem from his father that influenced his decisions later in life. His only hope is that this book will affect your child in the same way. A MODERN-DAY FABLE- Children learn best through stories that engage their imagination and cause them to ponder the themes and lessons being taught. The best stories have a clear moral, and this one is no exception. TIMELESS WISDOM - Resourcefulness might best be described as, "the ability to take advantage of the opportunities life provides." The best part is, this immortal lesson will never "go out of style," or become less useful with time. A GRAND ADVENTURE - Explore a wide world filled with many vibrant characters, all involved in a sweeping story that takes your child's mind from the base of the mountain to the heights of accomplishment - in gripping bite-sized pieces. INSPIRED BY AN OLD PERSIAN POEM - This modern-day take on an enduring classic will warm your heart and have a profoundly positive effect on your child's mindset about life. PLANT THE SEEDS OF TOMORROW'S SUCCESS - The Mountain and The Goat is written by a successful entrepreneur who has founded multiple companies as well as National Entrepreneur's Day.