TY - BOOK AU - Kelly,Miles TI - The three billy goats gruff SN - 9781786172877 U1 - F823 PY - 2018/// CY - United Kingdom PB - Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd KW - Children’s picture books KW - Fairy tales N1 - Miles Kelly’s Story Time edition of The Three Billy Goats Gruff is a charming 24-page picture book tailored for young listeners (ages 3–5), retold and illustrated by Marcela Calderon. With bright, full-page artwork that brings the classic Norwegian folktale to life, the retelling emphasizes clarity and pacing—perfect for shared reading or early literacy sessions . The narrative maintains the familiar structure: three goats—small, medium, and large—outsmart a troll under the bridge by taking turns crossing, culminating in the largest goat bravely defeating the troll with his horns and allowing all three to safely enjoy the lush meadow beyond. This edition is ideal for storytime settings: its rhythmic repetition (“trip-trap”) and dynamic illustrations engage both children and adults, making it an excellent resource for encouraging narrative skills, vocabulary building, and participation N2 - Miles Kelly’s Story Time retelling of the classic Norwegian fairy tale The Three Billy Goats Gruff is a beautifully illustrated picture-book designed for young children aged 3–5. The 24‑page paperback features engaging full-page artwork by Marcela Calderon, bringing a fresh, vibrant look to each scene . The familiar narrative unfolds simply and clearly: three goats—a smallest, a middle, and a largest—need to cross a bridge to reach lush grass on the other side. But a grumpy troll lives beneath the bridge and threatens to eat the goats as they pass. Each goat, in turn, cleverly convinces the troll to wait for the next, bigger goat. When the largest billy goat finally crosses, he bravely confronts the troll and head-butts him into the rushing water below. With the troll defeated, all three goats graze happily. This edition emphasizes clarity and pacing, with bold, bright illustrations and easy-to-read text that support early literacy and encourage storytime engagement . It's a perfect bedtime read or classroom favorite, offering repetition ("trip‑trap") and drawable action that delight both children and adults alike ER -