Malba Books creates joyful, rhyming animal picture books and simple creative companions for children age 3–5.

Picture Books for Kids, Bold and Easy coloring books, Sketchbook Journals. 
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🐐 Goats Don’t Wear Coats

A Laugh-Out-Loud Goat Book with Rhymes for Kids Age 3–5

What’s a goat to do when they want to wear coats?

Our Newest Picture Books for Kids. Child in pink dress holding up Goats Don't Wear Coats book in front of her face.
Shows an illustration from Goats Don't Wear Coats with goat and dog fishing. Goat " Oh I so want a coat" Dog "What? A goat in a coat?"

From puffy parkas to song coats, arty coats to party coats, this goat really wants a coat to wear. With its playful rhymes and adorable illustrations, Goats Don’t Wear Coats is a delightful goat book that little ones will ask for again and again.

We create sketchbook journals, bold & easy coloring books, and storybooks to spark imagination in kids age 3–5.

Whether it’s a magical underwater world sketchbook journal or bold and easy coloring pages, each book is made with care — designed to nurture creativity, build confidence, and encourage kids to explore their ideas with joy.

We’re here to help young readers, artists and storytellers feel free to play, draw, and dream.

Small girl in a pink dress with cats, reads "What's an Og?"
Shows a young girl holding 'Goats DOn't Wear Coats' Also in the picture 'What's an Og?' 'What's an Ail?' & 'Fleas' by Mary Barry

Picture Books for Children

Books for kids aged 3-5 📚

Shows the covers of 5 Coloring books, Big Bold and Simple, 'Just Dogs, 'Patterns', 'Positive Affirmations' What's an Og? Color The Story' & What's an Ail? Color The Story' Bold and easy coloring

Bold & Easy Coloring Books

Bold and Easy Coloring for All 🎨

Shows the covers of 6 Sketchbook Journals for Kids: 'Cute Bunnies', Cute Cats', 'Dozy Dragons', Just Dogs', 'Mini Mice', & 'Under The .Sea'. All with cute doodles to color. on pale blue background

Sketchbook Journals

Sketch, write, color the doodles! 😊

Loved by parents, teachers, and kids around the world.

GOATALLY adorable!!

“This book is absolutely darling. I loved the illustrations—so gorgeous! Such a cute story told in rhyme!”

– Carli V, Verified Amazon Purchase

Little girl holds the picture book Goats Don't Wear Coats

Affirmation Perfection

5 star review

“Just what I’ve been looking for! Adorable illustrations and positive affirmations, reinforced by colouring.”

Joan C., Verified Malba Books Purchaser

2 young children, working with our free downloads for kids journal prompts one writing or drawing while the other watches intently.
Positive Affirmations Big, bold and simple coloring for all. Multicolored swirling colored background with some cute outline doodle

Cute Cats to Colour & Inspire

5 star review

“I bought this for my cat-loving daughter. She loves stationery too so this was a win! With cats on each page, it’s great for doodling, colouring, all sorts of creativity!”

KS, Verified Amazon Purchaser

Shows the cover and a spread from My Very Own Cute Cats Sketchbook and Journal