🏞️ Once Upon a Time in a Green Valley
Once upon a time, there lived three goats named the Billy Goats Gruff. They loved to eat green grass and roam in the valley. But one day, all the grass near their home was gone. Across the river, they saw a beautiful meadow full of juicy, fresh grass.
Between them and the meadow was an old wooden bridge. Under that bridge lived a mean, ugly troll who scared everyone away. The goats knew crossing that bridge wouldn’t be easy, but they were hungry and brave.
🐐 Meet the Three Billy Goats
The smallest goat was quick and clever, the middle one was calm and kind, and the biggest goat was strong and fearless. They were brothers who always looked out for each other.
Each goat had its own way of thinking. The little one believed in smart ideas, the middle one liked peace, and the big one believed that courage could solve any problem. Together, they made a perfect team.
🌉 The Bridge and the Angry Troll
The bridge was old and creaky, and everyone in the valley knew about the troll under it. He had sharp teeth, a long nose, and a terrible temper. He never let anyone cross unless they paid him something.
When the goats saw the troll’s shadow under the bridge, their hearts raced. Still, they decided to face him—because sometimes, you must be brave to get what you need.
🐾 The Small Billy Goat’s Clever Trick
The smallest Billy Goat Gruff was the first to step on the bridge. “Trip, trap, trip, trap,” went his hooves. Suddenly, the troll shouted, “Who’s that walking over my bridge?”
The little goat replied, “It’s only me, the smallest goat. Don’t eat me, please! My big brother is coming soon, and he’s much fatter than me.” The troll licked his lips and said, “Alright, go ahead then!” The little goat quickly ran across, safe and happy.
🐐 The Middle Goat’s Turn to Cross
Next came the middle Billy Goat Gruff. His hooves made a louder sound: “TRIP, TRAP, TRIP, TRAP!” The troll roared again, “Who’s that walking over my bridge?”
The middle goat said politely, “It’s me! But don’t eat me yet—my bigger brother is coming, and he’s much tastier than I am.” The greedy troll grinned, “Fine! Go on, then.” The middle goat hurried across the bridge, his heart pounding.
💪 The Big Billy Goat Gruff Faces the Troll
Finally, the biggest Billy Goat Gruff came thundering across. His steps made the bridge shake! The troll jumped up, shouting, “Who’s that making all this noise?”
The big goat stamped his hooves and said, “It’s me—the Big Billy Goat Gruff! And I’m not afraid of you!” Then he ran straight at the troll, using his strong horns to toss the troll off the bridge. Splash! The troll fell into the river and was never seen again.
🧠 The Troll Learns a Lesson
The troll’s greed and anger became his own downfall. If only he had been kind, he might have made friends instead of enemies.
The goats, on the other hand, showed teamwork, courage, and cleverness. They proved that bravery and brains can win against fear and foolishness.
🌿 The Goats Reach the Green Meadow
Once the troll was gone, the three goats happily crossed the bridge together. They munched on the soft green grass and played under the sun.
From that day, no one was scared to cross the bridge again. The valley was peaceful, and everyone remembered how the Billy Goats Gruff beat the troll with courage and unity.
💬 The Moral of the Story
Every problem has a solution—sometimes you need brains, sometimes bravery.
Never let fear stop you from doing what’s right.
And remember: Greed and anger never lead to good results.
❓ FAQs About The Three Billy Goats Gruff
A1: It’s an episode from the Super Why! kids’ show where the Super Readers jump into the classic story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff to help solve problems using reading and reasoning skills. A2: Three goats want to cross a bridge to reach tasty grass, but a grumpy troll tries to stop them. They outsmart him with clever words and courage. A3: The story teaches bravery, teamwork, and smart thinking — showing that courage and kindness win over fear and anger. A4: The story was first collected and written down by Peter Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe. A5: Yes, the episode was included in the Super Why! DVD collection, featuring classic fairy tales retold with reading adventures.1️⃣ What is “Super Why! The Three Billy Goats Gruff”?
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