Billy Goats Gruff: A Noisy Picture Book (Noisy Picture Books)
Noisy Picture Books Series
What’s inside...
Take a great story and lots of silly sounds, mix with a happy helping of children, and you have a recipe for a Kaye Umansky Noisy Picture Book. Riotously funny retellings of favourite tales as you have never heard them before. The Billy Goats Gruff find their trip-trapping path to the whispering grass across the oozing river ferociously interrupted by a ROAR! Someone's eying them for his breakfast. Noisily colorful illustrations and a hilarious audio performance invite you to join in with a joyful hullabaloo.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Big Billy Goat Gruff
Little Billy Goat Gruff
Middle Billy Goat Gruff
Troll
Discussion points
What do you think the three Billy Goats Gruff were feeling when they decided to cross the bridge?
Why do you think the troll didn’t want anyone to cross his bridge?
How did the biggest billy goat Gruff solve the problem at the bridge?
What would you have done if you were one of the goats?
How do you think the story would change if the troll and the goats became friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think deeply about the characters’ motivations and emotions. Ask them to relate their own experiences to the goats’ challenges. Utilize the book’s noisy aspect to enhance the interactive experience, letting your child make the sounds of the goats' hooves or the troll’s growl. Discuss the moral of the story and what your child can learn from it about problem-solving and empathy.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout 'Billy Goats Gruff: A Noisy Picture Book,' the goats must figure out how to cross a bridge guarded by a troll, showcasing their problem-solving abilities.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these skills by thinking of creative solutions during conflicts or challenges in school or play.
Example Lesson: Courage and bravery
Explanation: The goats demonstrate courage when they decide to face the troll instead of avoiding the bridge, teaching children the value of facing fears.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to face their own fears, whether it's trying something new or standing up for themselves or others in difficult situations.
Example Lesson: Cooperation
Explanation: The goats work together to come up with a plan to safely cross the bridge, highlighting the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn that collaborating with others can help solve problems more effectively, which is a valuable skill in group activities and peer interactions.
Example Lesson: Strategic thinking
Explanation: The eldest goat uses cleverness to outsmart the troll, emphasizing the benefits of strategic thinking and planning ahead.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to think ahead in their actions and decisions, such as planning their tasks for the day or determining the best way to approach a school project.
Example Lesson: Consequences of greed
Explanation: The troll's greedy nature leads to his downfall, serving as a cautionary tale about the negative outcomes of being overly greedy.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that greed can lead to harmful consequences and teaches them the value of being content and generous.