The Three Billy Goats Gruff

by Joan Stimson (Adaptor, Illustrator)

The Billy Goats Gruff dream of crossing the bridge to reach the other side of the river and the lush green meadow.

Genres: Childrens, Animals, Picture Books, Fairy Tales, Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

Published September 7, 1993

Reviews

[Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our favorite version of this story. Originally from a dollar store and repurchased from a thrift store. Great adaptation and cute cartoony illustrations!

[MK · Rating 4 out of 5]

The final revenge is exciting!
This story teaches us the importance of using wisdom and not giving up!

[Muhammad Zakariya · Rating 3 out of 5]

it's for kids

[Read2review · Rating 4 out of 5]

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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 would give this retelling of Three Billy Goats Gruff 4/5

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[Elizabeth · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is well written and has great illustrations. Unfortunately I do not agree with the message it sends to children. When in danger the goat bribes his way out of getting eaten by giving his brother up to die. I am glad though that it has a happy ending.

[Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fragment of my childhood. I even tried to copy the illustrations from this book for my 4th grade activity in English. Too bad I didn't know where the only copy I've ever had went. But still, I loved it.

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Childhood favorite!