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The Three Billy Goats Gruff (Paul Galdone Nursery Classic) Paperback – Picture Book, September 15, 1981

by Paul Galdone (Author, Illustrator)
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Can the three Billy Goats Gruff cross the troll’s bridge without being eaten? Find out in the perfect introduction to the beloved must-have classic by two-time Caldecott Honor-winner Paul Galdone.  

The three Billy Goats Gruff are hungry! They want to go over the bridge and up the hillside to a fine meadow full of grass and daisies where they can eat and eat and eat.

But under the bridge lives a troll who's as mean as he is ugly… How will they ever get past him?

An energetic, predictable chorus makes for a wonderful read-aloud of this classic tale.

Don't miss Paul Galdone's favorite board books, including:

  • The Gingerbread Boy Board Book
  • Henny Penny Board Book
  • The Three Little Pigs Board Book
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    2 - 5 years, from customers
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    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    500L
  6. Dimensions
    8.75 x 0.12 x 11.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Clarion Books
  8. Publication date
    September 15, 1981
  9. ISBN-10
    0899190359
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0899190358
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"The large, lively, double-page spreads are sure to win a responsive audience at story hour." — School Library Journal

About the Author

Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. He illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote. The winner of two Caldecott Honors, Mr. Galdone is fondly remembered for his lively style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come. www.paulgaldone.com

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books; Illustrated edition (September 15, 1981)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0899190359
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0899190358
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 500L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.12 x 11.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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~~ Our family's FAVORITE Billy Goat Gruff story! ~~
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~~ Our family's FAVORITE Billy Goat Gruff story! ~~
Having read this in our local library our son wanted his own copy so excited to receive this. Not only are the illustrations absolutely SUPERB the storyline is also fun. Wanting to reach the other side of the river, the littlest and youngest billy goat trip traps over the bridge first, dressed in a diaper. When the troll and his frog approaches it, it tells him that there is a bigger goat coming so being greedy, the troll agrees to let the littlest goat pass over unharmed. This happens with the medium sized goat also but the story changes when the big goat starts crossing the bridge. He's ready to fight! The last we see of the troll of him swimming down the river.FABULOUS retelling and highly recommended. Thrilled with our purchase. Thanks, Liz
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D. Witmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
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I have read this book to 100s of children and it always holds their attention. Good story to act out afterwards.
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Joe Kay
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun illustrations.
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023
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This copy has been in my collection for years. Now purchased for grandchildren to add to their libraries. Great story and nice illustrations!
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Aurora E Tena
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Classics
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023
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I read this book when I was a kid and I enjoyed it, so now I bought one for my granddaughter to enjoy.
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At Myleisure
5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgic
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023
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I read this book at my grandma’s house when I was a kid (pun intended).
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Patty
5.0 out of 5 stars ... up with this story as a small child and loved it - one of my favorites
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2018
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I grew up with this story as a small child and loved it - one of my favorites. I really liked the illustration of this book. So glad I remembered this story and that I purchased this book. BTW, I found the matching CD to this specific book (sold separately) which was a nice addition/option to telling the story. Now I can either play the CD or read it with my own narration of playing out the roles. Great book!
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Edna E. Brown
4.0 out of 5 stars " The illustrations on the front cover were great. However
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2016
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As I read the story to my class of 20 children, some waited anxious as I change my voice to represent each billy goat. Usually I start by sharing the "cover page" and the "title page." The illustrations on the front cover were great. However, there was room for improvement: The Troll was a little frighten for some of the children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The book I rest to my grandchildren 36 years ago
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2022
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All of my grandchildren loved sitting on my lap, listening to the story and seeing the wonderful illustrations in this book.
This book is for my great grandchildren
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Richard and Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars ~~ Our family's FAVORITE Billy Goat Gruff story! ~~
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2017
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Having read this in our local library our son wanted his own copy so excited to receive this. Not only are the illustrations absolutely SUPERB the storyline is also fun. Wanting to reach the other side of the river, the littlest and youngest billy goat trip traps over the bridge first, dressed in a diaper. When the troll and his frog approaches it, it tells him that there is a bigger goat coming so being greedy, the troll agrees to let the littlest goat pass over unharmed. This happens with the medium sized goat also but the story changes when the big goat starts crossing the bridge. He's ready to fight! The last we see of the troll of him swimming down the river.

FABULOUS retelling and highly recommended. Thrilled with our purchase. Thanks, Liz
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5.0 out of 5 stars ~~ Our family's FAVORITE Billy Goat Gruff story! ~~
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2017
Having read this in our local library our son wanted his own copy so excited to receive this. Not only are the illustrations absolutely SUPERB the storyline is also fun. Wanting to reach the other side of the river, the littlest and youngest billy goat trip traps over the bridge first, dressed in a diaper. When the troll and his frog approaches it, it tells him that there is a bigger goat coming so being greedy, the troll agrees to let the littlest goat pass over unharmed. This happens with the medium sized goat also but the story changes when the big goat starts crossing the bridge. He's ready to fight! The last we see of the troll of him swimming down the river.

FABULOUS retelling and highly recommended. Thrilled with our purchase. Thanks, Liz
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent condition
Reviewed in Canada on March 2, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars Recomendo.
Reviewed in Brazil on December 8, 2017
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Excelente livro. Linguagem simples e com boas ilustrações. A qualidade do audio também é boa. Meus filhos de 4 e 2 anos gostarm bastante da história em inglês.
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Ian L
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book that brings back great memories
Reviewed in Australia on May 29, 2019
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I grew up reading this book so I was thrilled to be able to buy it now that I have my own little one to read it to. It's a nice story with good illustrations.
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Treehugger
5.0 out of 5 stars Great pictures, very good retelling of classic tale
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2016
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I was looking for a really well illustrated copy of this classic tale after introducing the story to the 3 year old I look after. He's currently fascinated by trolls. It fits the bill and he thinks it is a really funny story. The goats are not irritatingly cartoony or photo-real, but perfectly and realistically drawn so as to show their emotions and characters. The big billy goat's appearance and ousting of the pesky troll is perfect, I like the way he is bigger than the troll, who is shown as a rather sad little beast, like a scruffy hairy homeless goblin. I am glad the troll is not a horrible scary one and good is seen to triumph over evil. I also really like the unusual angles chosen for some of the pictures, with the little goat seen from below, troll's eye view, as he tiptoes over the bridge. The only slight imperfection is I do have to ad lib some of the words so that each goat's appearance is marked by the key phrase, "UP POPPED THE GREAT BIG TROLL. WHO'S THAT TRIPPING AND TRAPPING OVER MY BRIDGE?!" as that is the right and proper way to read this story. The last page has a superfluous, meaningless rhyme "snip, snap, snout, this tale's told out" but a lovely picture of contented goats in the meadow.
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