The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Name: The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780358732136
Price: 16.99 NZD
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By Paul Galdone

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Paul Galdone is a classic children's tale featuring three clever billy goats who encounter a fearsome troll while attempting to cross a bridge to reach lush pastures. Each goat devises a plan to outsmart the troll, emphasising themes of wit and courage. Galdone's adaptation captures the spirit of the traditional fairy tale with lively storytelling and engaging illustrations.
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You might enjoy this charming tale if you love classic fairy tales with whimsical illustrations. It's perfect for young readers who delight in stories of cleverness and bravery, as it follows three resourceful goats on their quest to outwit a grumpy troll and reach lush pastures. The engaging storytelling and vibrant drawings make it an ideal read-aloud book that teaches problem-solving and perseverance.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

"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?m?"--

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Can the three Billy Goats Gruff cross the troll's bridge without being eaten? Find out in the perfect board book 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 other favourite board books, including:

The Gingerbread Boy Board Book
Henny Penny Board Book
The Three Little Pigs Board Book

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Paul Galdone receives praise for its engaging illustrations, with large, lively, double-page spreads that captivate young readers, making it a popular choice for story time.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780358732136

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 25 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 315g

Pages: 30

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Paul Galdone

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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