The Laid Back Legend Of The Three Billy Goats Gruff

The classic tale of the Three Billy Goats Gruff gets a cheeky twist in this picture book retelling. Trip trap, trip trap. “ACH! Who is that tap-tap-tapping on my bridge?” The story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff and the way they outwitted a hungry bridge troll is one of our most well-known fairy tales…but how exactly did it become so? It turns out, the cleverness of the Brothers Gruff isn’t limited to tricking trolls—they are also genius self-promoters! (Keep those goats away from Instagram!) Find out the rest of the story in this wily retelling.

The True Story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff: The Troll's Side of the Story was written by David Reynolds when he was just a young boy. Subtle and charming, this reinterpretation of the Norwegian folktale considers the perspective of the kind troll who falls prey to the prejudice of the eldest goat Gruff. Illustrations by Myles Reichel give this tale life. Plus, this edition also includes Sir George Webbe Dasent's translation of the classic folktale.

I'm sure that all you readers, like I, have been brought up from little on reading Nursery Rhymes or having Nursery Rhymes read to you. Not many childhood things remain with us through the years, but it seems Nursery Rhymes do, somehow. Try saying a Nursery Rhyme like Little Boy Blue or Little Bo Peep in a group of people, regardless of their ages, and you will find them all repeating the rhyme with you, be they before 8 years old or after 80 years old, as I am. And have you. as I, ever wondered, is Little Boy Blue still asleep in the haystack? Or wondered when the cow jumped over the moon, where did she land? And is Humpty Dumpty still laying there all cracked up on the ground by that wall? Why did Pussycat visit the Queen? If you're curious and interested, come follow me down The Yellow Brick Road and get ready for surprises, excitement and adventure!

Read Along or Enhanced eBook: This is the story of three billy goats Gruff and a troll who did not know enough is enough (which may have been his undoing). Our poor troll just can’t be happy with the “goat in the hand” and as it turns out, his desire for more lands him flat on his back and far down the stream. That’s a good lesson learned in this fun retelling of a timeless tale.

THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF: Featuring 32 pages of fresh, captivating illustrations, this 8" x 8" story book tells the story of the three goats as they outwit the evil troll lurking under the bridge! CLASSIC STORIES: This classic retold tale captures a child's interest, page after page, as they take their imagination on a magical journey through timeless stories and adventures. BENEFITS: Easy-to-follow story books are an excellent skill-building resource for reading comprehension, while introducing your child to hundreds of new words. FAMILY STORY TIME: Reading together is a great way to bond with your child while also fostering communication, understanding, and a lifelong love for reading. BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the Keepsake Stories collection to create the perfect library that will enchant readers time and time again!

Murder is not what you think. Set in a sleepy South Wales village The Thickening Water follows the fortunes of sixteen-year-old Nick Hawker and his three friends. After discovering a barn filled with money the boys are faced with a decision that will change all their lives. And so begins a haunting chain of events that will test the limits of their friendship, leading them to kill their school teacher and unearth the village's dark and terrible secrets. This is Ashley Sandeman's extraordinary first novel - a harsh yet essential examination of what it means to grow up. Populated by unforgettable characters The Thickening Water is the story of the time in our lives where friendships start to matter more than family, when blood is no longer thicker than water.