Every morning, Goat enjoys a cup of coffee and canned grass on toast. One day, there’s no canned grass, so Goat heads to the supermarket, where he bonds with Bunny over which brand to choose. From then on, the two new friends meet up for coffee and canned grass. They find they like a lot of the same things, but not all, and that this "is okay.” Goat and Bunny both enjoy exploring, and when Bunny feels they’ve gotten lost, “it is okay,” because “Goat can always find the way back.” When they miss their train, “it is okay,” because Bunny realizes they can take the next one. And when Bunny ask Goat over for dinner and Goat “cannot fit through the door,” guess what—“it is okay,” because they can picnic outside!
The elegant text is subtle and full of heart. Delicate, quirky illustrations (pencil, pastel, watercolor pen, ink, and collage on mono print backgrounds) highlight the bond between the friends, and the detailed art adds depth and emotional impact—also, it’s fun! This story exudes a gentle geniality that assures readers, without being didactic, that all will indeed be okay.
--Lynn
