The Three Billy Goats Gruff The Full Story

The three billy goats outsmart the hungry troll who lives under the bridge.

Three clever billy goats outwit a big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way up the mountain.

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.

Will the three goat brothers make it across the big, hairy troll’s bridge to the sweet grass on the other side of the stream? In this quirky picture book, vibrant paper collage illustrations and predictable text keep young readers engaged with the classic story.

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!

The Three Billy Goats Gruff is a Level One Read it Yourself book from LadybirdRead it yourself is a learning to read series of classic, traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading.Written in a simple way for young readers, they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales and exciting stories will amuse children and encourage them to progress further with this series and become confident readers.Each book in the Read it yourself with Ladybird series is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear, beautiful pictures for extra support and interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension.This Read it yourself version of The Three Billy Goats Gruff is a level 1 title and so suitable for children who are beginning to learn to read. The story is told simply, using short sentences and a small number of frequently repeated words. Trust Ladybird to help your child learn to read and become a confident reader.Level 1Rumpelstiltskin; The Enormous Turnip; The Ugly Duckling; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; Cinderella; Little Red Hen; The Magic Porridge Pot; The Three Billy Goats GruffLevel 2Chicken Licken; Sly Fox and Red Hen; Town Mouse and Country Mouse; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; Sleeping Beauty; The Three Little Pigs;Level 3Rapunzel; Hansel and Gretel; Jack and the Beanstalk; The Elves and the ShoemakerLevel 4Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; Heidi; The Pied Piper of Hamelin; The Wizard of Oz

Three billy goat brothers; Baby Gruff, Middle Gruff, and Big Gruff decide to head to the meadow where the sweetest grass is. They need to cross the bridge to the meadow, but a slobbering troll blocks their path. The brothers are no fools, but how do you trick a troll?

Three clever billy goats outwit a big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way up the mountain.