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

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.

This classic story is a favorite with toddlers, who will cheer on the three clever billy goats who outsmart a mean troll. With plenty of repetition, this adventure is perfect for reading aloud and for joining in, and a satisfying ending provides a reassuring touch.

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

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 . . .

Read along as the clever billy goats Gruff outwit a very hungry troll.

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