The Three Billy Goats Gruff - (Paul Galdone Nursery Classic) by Paul Galdone

About the Book

The three Billy Goats Gruff are hungry and want to go over the bridge to a fine meadow full of grass and daisies where they can eat and eat. But under the bridge lives a troll who's as mean as he is scary. This beautiful gift edition features gold foil accents. Full color.

Book Synopsis

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 BookHenny Penny Board BookThe Three Little Pigs Board Book

Review Quotes

"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 in 1907. He was the winner of the Caldecott Honor and illustrated over three hundred books in his lifetime, many of which are classic retellings.