Kid and the Nothing-to-Do Year | Garbage Goat & Kid

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Kid and the
Nothing-to-Do Year

Spokane's

Bestselling

Children's Book

Inspired by Spokane’s beloved trash-eating sculpture, our flagship book follows Garbage Goat and Kid through the seasons. As Kid explores his home and shares his stories, children are invited to see Spokane in new and meaningful ways.

Garbage Goat & Kid - Book 1

"Kid & The Nothing-to-Do Year" is our pilot children's book! This story introduces Kid, Garbage Goat's young and adventurous buddy. The goal of these characters, their first story, and the local setting is to help connect all young hearts and curious minds with Spokane's rich and lively community through beautiful seasonal activities and long-standing traditions.

Who You’ll Meet Along the Way

Garbage Goat the G.O.A.T. - portrait illustration

A steady presence in the heart of Spokane, always there—listening, waiting, and gently encouraging each new adventure.

Kid the Kid - portrait illustration

Curious, thoughtful, and sometimes a little bored, Kid follows the smallest spark of possibility and discovers something more.

What You'll Discover

Riverfront Park

Mount Spokane

Manito Gardens

Kid with basketball stuck between horns

Green Bluff

Bloomsday

Hoopfest

Story Themes

Curiosity

Discovering that even familiar places can hold something new.

Place

Learning to connect with the places, events, and our community.

Experiencing how the world changes—and how we change with it.

SEASONS

Finding comfort, security, and connection close to home.

BELONGING

Preview

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Stay Curious, Adventure Often

Discover the real places that inspired the story.

Learn more about Garbage Goat, Kid, and their friends.

Continue through the growing Garbage Goat & Kid story collection.

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