David Elliott

Describes all the animals of the farmyard, including a goat, a cow, a rooster, bees, and bunnies, presented in verse and accompanied by woodcut and watercolor illustrations.

When eleven-year-old Willy moves into the family's new house, his childhood toy, Gooby, comes to life as a big, scruffy, six-foot-tall creature who helps Willy through rough times with hair-raising and hilarious adventures. In the end, Gooby fulfills Willy's wish by bringing Willy and his dad together in a heartwarming and exciting climax.