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The Three billy goats Gruff: A retelling of a classic tale (Heath reading)
The Three billy goats Gruff A retelling of a classic tale - Heath reading Author:Stephen Carpenter Enlisting a clean design and a straightforward approach, this comely retelling revivifies an old, familiar tale. All the original elements remain intact, down to the significant "TRIT-TROT, TRIT-TROT," as each goat passes over the troll-inhabited wooden bridge. Arnold's goat-heroes are as natural and winsome as his troll-nemesis is taciturn and ... more »suspicious. Well-honed page-turns augmented by charming character progressions make this version particularly accessible. The inherent satisfaction of the trickster theme is heightened by cool-hued watercolors, which are given a sculptural feel through use of meticulous cross-hatching. The Rocky Mountain setting is conveyed in its pristine beauty, endowing the book with the timelessness befitting a classic.« less
ISBN-13: 9780669132878 ISBN-10: 066913287X Pages:32 Edition:Wire bound, large bo Rating: