The Three Billy Goats Gruff Board Book by Paul Galdone

The Three Billy Goats Gruff retells a traditional Norwegian folktale for young readers in a board-book edition illustrated by Paul Galdone. Three goats want to cross a bridge, but a troll stands in their way. The repeated encounters and familiar story structure make the tale well suited to reading aloud, especially when children begin to anticipate what happens next. Paul Galdone's illustrations give the goats and troll visual personalities, while the board-book format makes this a convenient edition to share with younger listeners. It also offers a direct introduction to a well-known story from Norwegian folklore.

Features & Benefits

• Norwegian folktale: Introduces a traditional story about three goats and a troll.
• Illustrations by Paul Galdone: Give young readers characters to follow.
• Repeated story pattern: Invites children to anticipate the next encounter.
• Board-book edition: Suited to shared reading with young listeners.
• Compact square size: Convenient for a child's book collection.

Specifications

• Illustrator: Paul Galdone
• Format: Board book
• Dimensions: 7.5 x 7.5 inches
• SKU: 4134-SK-1025

Why You'll Love It

This story has remained popular because its simple setup builds suspense and invites participation. Families with Norwegian roots may appreciate the folklore connection, while other readers can enjoy the goats' clever response to the troll. It is a natural choice for repeated read-aloud sessions.