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Retells the traditional tale about three billy goats who trick a troll that lives under the bridge.
Reviews: reS-As in earlier versions of the familiar story, the goats trick the troll that intends to eat them, but this retelling offers a less-menacing variation. The troll sings his threats to the animals rather than shouting at them, and does not end up as "bits, body, and bones." This kinder, gentler tone is enhanced by Arenson's bright multimedia illustrations. Composed of watercolor, oil pastel, crayon, and stencil work, these collages lend a cheerful tone to the book. The colorful goats, one lemon yellow, another shocking pink, and the third a watery blue, are whimsical, and even the troll is not very threatening. This book may be useful in introducing the goats to a younger, more impressionable audience that may not be ready for the more aggressive traditional tale.
Shara Alpern, The Free Library of Philadelphia
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Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Title: The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Arenson, Roberta
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket