Goof Starts a Band - Children's Book

Goof is back with part two in the hilarious book series about the MEANEST goose on earth! Well... he *was* the meanest goose on earth. In 'Goof Starts a Band', Goof tries to become a GOOD goose. The problem? Being nice, patient, and friendly is quite a challenge, especially when you've always been so mean.

In this brilliantly funny children's book, Goof wakes up in a terrible mood (and that’s when it’s really hard to be a sweetheart!). An annoying whistling sound has kept him awake all night, and he is determined to find out where it is coming from. During his search, he meets a moose with holes in his antlers, a crocodile who has been forced to live in the sewers, and a hammerhead shark who had to give up his dream of becoming a drummer. And it is all Goof's fault. Goof does his best to make amends without being mean. That is going to be tricky!

'Goof Starts a Band' is the second volume in a new children's book series for beginning readers by writer-illustrator Alex Latimer. Over 5,000 copies of the first volume, 'Goof is the Meanest Goose in the World', were sold in just a few months. Goof's books are fun for children aged 7 and up. The fantastic translation is by Tjibbe Veldkamp.

Book Guide on Part 1: 'A hilariously witty book that children will devour'.

'Goof Starts a Band' has been selected as the official Theme Title for Children's Book Week 2026, which focuses on song, dance, acting, and theater.