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The Three Billy Goats Gruff
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"Who's that trip-trapping over my bridge?" Based on the traditional fairy tale 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Part of the Ladybird 'First Favourite Tales' series - a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers - this story contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds.
24 pages, Hardcover
First published February 28, 2011
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May 1, 2012
USED THIS BOOK IN RECEPTION YEAR, IT IS A TRADITIONAL TALE. THE CHILDREN REALLY ENJOYED THE THEME IT HAS THREE DIFFERENT SIZED BILLY GOATS AND NEED TO CROSS THE BRIDGE TO GET TO THE GREEN GRASS ACROSS OTHER THE SIDE AS THEY ARE HUNGRY AND THE SIDE THEY LIVE ON HAS NO GRASS LEFT. AS THE SMALLEST GOAT CROSSED THE TROL JUMPS OUT AND WANTS TO EAT THE GOAT BUT DECIDES TO WAIT AS THE GOAT TELLS HIM BY BROTHER IS COMING AND IS BIGGER. THE SECOND GOAT COMES ALONG AND SAYES THE SAME THING HIS BROTHER IS COMING WHO IS MUCH MUCH BIGGER. WHEN THE BIG BROTHER GOAT COMES HE PUSHES THE TROL OUT TO SEA AND THE GOATS LIVE HAPPILY WITH LOTS OF GREEN GRASS TO EAT.
THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE BOOK, AND IT CAN BE FOUND IN UPTO 18 LANGUAGES.
THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF THE BOOK, AND IT CAN BE FOUND IN UPTO 18 LANGUAGES.
February 16, 2018
A great traditional story re-written so that this version is much shorter than the original and is more ideal for younger children. With its fun rhythm and rhyme it will engage the children straight away and a very enjoyable read.
I have seen this book being used in a classroom using 'talk for writing' where they firstly learn the story and use actions and pictures to remember. Next, they retell the story but change it slightly e.g. the characters or what they are trying to get to on the other side.
The illustrations are very fun and engaging with the use of colours used and obvious expressions showing how the characters are be feeling. You could also take a picture from this book and talk about inference and how might the characters be feeling before we read it and see if we were right.
I have seen this book being used in a classroom using 'talk for writing' where they firstly learn the story and use actions and pictures to remember. Next, they retell the story but change it slightly e.g. the characters or what they are trying to get to on the other side.
The illustrations are very fun and engaging with the use of colours used and obvious expressions showing how the characters are be feeling. You could also take a picture from this book and talk about inference and how might the characters be feeling before we read it and see if we were right.
July 14, 2017
Good
IT WAS VERY GOOD BUT IT DIDNT MAKE SENSE SO I THINM IT IS A BIG OK
ITS OK ITS BAD THI
IT WAS VERY GOOD BUT IT DIDNT MAKE SENSE SO I THINM IT IS A BIG OK
ITS OK ITS BAD THI
January 1, 2019
A classic well done.
June 27, 2019
Nearly 3yo loves this. Traditional tale told just right.
August 19, 2020
An excellent retelling of the classic story!
August 30, 2016
What did you think of the book?It's an interesting story about three Billy goats that want to get to the other side of a bridge to eat the green grass. The bridge is guarded by a troll who is tricked by the goats in promise of eating the biggest of the three goats. However the biggest goat charges the troll and gets rid of it.
What resonated with you? The pictures are very colorful and it will keep the interest of students. It is also a good book for children to read alone or one that adults can read to children.
Where were you most drawn into the story? The biggest goat and how he had courage and wasn't intimidated by the troll.
Where was your transaction with the text the most powerful? When the biggest goat decided to cross the bridge.
What will you carry with you from the reading experience? It is a classic tale. I think students especially boys would enjoy reading this book.
Would you recommend the book to others and why? Yes. It isn't like your typically traditional tales about princess, castles, etc... it's about goats and how they are hungry. haha. It's totally different from books kids typically read.
How might you use the book in your classroom? Talk about bullying.
What resonated with you? The pictures are very colorful and it will keep the interest of students. It is also a good book for children to read alone or one that adults can read to children.
Where were you most drawn into the story? The biggest goat and how he had courage and wasn't intimidated by the troll.
Where was your transaction with the text the most powerful? When the biggest goat decided to cross the bridge.
What will you carry with you from the reading experience? It is a classic tale. I think students especially boys would enjoy reading this book.
Would you recommend the book to others and why? Yes. It isn't like your typically traditional tales about princess, castles, etc... it's about goats and how they are hungry. haha. It's totally different from books kids typically read.
How might you use the book in your classroom? Talk about bullying.
January 4, 2013
This version of the story is much shorter than the original and is more ideal for children. It is a classic fairytale from Norway and is many many years old.
I love the idea of the story about three Billy goats that long to get to the other side of a bridge to eat the green grass. The bridge is guarded by a troll who gets deceived by the goats in promise of eating the biggest of the three goats. However the biggest goat charges the troll and gets rid of it.
This classic story has been retold many times over the years with the first telling in print dating back to the 1940’s. This version is accompanied by very colourful illustrations that will keep children entertained. It is also ideal for children to read or for adults to read to children.
I love the idea of the story about three Billy goats that long to get to the other side of a bridge to eat the green grass. The bridge is guarded by a troll who gets deceived by the goats in promise of eating the biggest of the three goats. However the biggest goat charges the troll and gets rid of it.
This classic story has been retold many times over the years with the first telling in print dating back to the 1940’s. This version is accompanied by very colourful illustrations that will keep children entertained. It is also ideal for children to read or for adults to read to children.
January 15, 2016
The three billy goats are looking for a better place where they can find sweet grass they can eat. They saw a field on the other side of the bridge and are about to cross it. A troll lived underneath the bridge and eats anyone who is trying to cross. The first goat (and the second) manages to cross the bridge, persuading the troll to wait for his brother who will make him smile and “he’s much, much bigger and fatter than I”. The third goat pushes the troll over the bridge and in the water and also crosses the river. The illustrations and the language are simple so the book is ideal for children from the age of 4.
November 14, 2013
The book is a good book, I enjoyed how the author got straight to the problem and the three billie goats had to figure out what to do. it gives the children a way to think outside the box because the last billie goat can't do what his brothers did. You could also get the children involved in figuring out a way to build a new bridge to get the the other side.
you could use this book in language with the positions as under, over, across so many different rich words. Also, just use in critical thinking.
you could use this book in language with the positions as under, over, across so many different rich words. Also, just use in critical thinking.
June 2, 2015
I've seen another review that criticises the biggest goat for using violence to solve a problem rather than outwitting the troll. She felt this gave the wrong message about playground behaviour. Sigh.
Well, nursery tales tend to have a message, I accept that (don't get into bed with a wolf etc) but I don't think the goats are warning children about the perils of school bullies. The troll is more likely a metaphor for an adult stranger. If my child was being abducted I'd want them to kick and yell (and, yes, head butt) all they can to get to safety.
Well, nursery tales tend to have a message, I accept that (don't get into bed with a wolf etc) but I don't think the goats are warning children about the perils of school bullies. The troll is more likely a metaphor for an adult stranger. If my child was being abducted I'd want them to kick and yell (and, yes, head butt) all they can to get to safety.
November 22, 2013
This is a wonderful story to get children to think about problem solving. It has rich vocabulary and engaging illusrtations. Children need practice to think about problem solving. The story is also funny and children love funny.
I would use this book in the classroom to discuss positional words. I would have my own bridge, give a child a gaot and ask him/her to place the goat on, over, above, below, under and beside the bridge.
I would use this book in the classroom to discuss positional words. I would have my own bridge, give a child a gaot and ask him/her to place the goat on, over, above, below, under and beside the bridge.
December 11, 2012
This story is a great traditional story that tells the adventure of three billy goats and the big, bad troll. This could be used during a unit on introducing traditional/mythic stories, and what are some ways people have gotten out of problems.
June 22, 2012
an interesting rendition
the short story of three billy goats and a brige and how expecting more then you can handel
the short story of three billy goats and a brige and how expecting more then you can handel
June 18, 2013
Great rhyming book that teaches kids to try and try again. I remember this book from my childhood years and was always a fun read.
November 27, 2012
Great traditional story about how three goats defeat a big bad troll!
June 21, 2017
Every good Norwegian loves the traditional tale of the 3 goats and the troll. One by one they trick the troll to get to the green grass. But it's big brother that makes sure the bridge is always open.
teaching application- Set out toy plastic goats, blocks to build a bridge, some green and blue felt for grass and water, and a toy troll of sorts for the kids to reenact this adventure.
teaching application- Set out toy plastic goats, blocks to build a bridge, some green and blue felt for grass and water, and a toy troll of sorts for the kids to reenact this adventure.
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