Monday, December 26, 2022

The Three Billy Goats Gruff retold by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen - ESSENTIAL

The Three Billy Goats Gruff retold by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Jon Klassen
. PICTURE BOOK Orchard Books (Scholastic). 2022. $19. 9781338673845 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL 

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH 

A troll waits under the bridge, hoping to eat something that is crossing. A small goat convinces him to wait for his older brother, who does the same when he is challenged. Finally, the largest goat arrives and bests the troll. 

I love that the troll sometimes speaks in verse! A fantastic retelling that would be a fun read-aloud. Klassen's illustrations are great. I laughed out loud several times. A great addition to a fairy tale section, or put it in your picture books.

Lisa Librarian

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