A fierce troll challenges a smart little boy in this book filled with funny riddles and rebus-like drawings. “The swift, puckish story and its plucky hero will appeal tremendously, especially to the many children inspired to play toll-bridge by The Three Billy Goats Gruff.”--Publishers Weekly
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A boy and a young troll face off in a series of humorous encounters. "The visual eccentricities help the reader believe in the fantastical world so deftly created here," said PW in a starred review. Ages 3-7. (May)
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Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Ages 4^-7. A classic fairy-tale scenario is updated here. Trigg is a modern little boy in blue jeans and sneakers. But his path to school every day takes him over a bridge possessed by an old-fashioned troll. When the troll demands the customary toll, Trigg decides to outwit him by using riddles. Wolff's text is fluid and playful and filled with riddles that will be familiar to readers. Root's attractive pen-and-watercolor paintings gracefully blend quaint and contemporary elements in an oversize format. A fun choice; kids will enjoy knowing the jokes and laugh when the troll decides to join Trigg at school so he can become smart, too. Leone McDermott
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I'm always looking for books that will convey important lessons to my kids in a fun and entertaining way. This book illustrates how to creatively "think" your way out of a difficult situation. I'm all for brains over brawn in children's media these days, and this book also gets in a great plug for the importance of education and school. Really delightful, my daughter can't read it enough! Highly recommended reading.
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Today was the first day of school, and Trigg didn't want to be late. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Today was the first day of school, and Trigg didn't want to be late. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Books on Wheels: Cooperative Learning Through Thematic Units by Janice McArthur on page 83, page 85, and page 88
- Literature-Based Mini-Lessons To Teach Writing (Grades 1-3) by Susan Lunsford on page 31, and page 114
- Phonics Friendly Books: Teaching Phonics Through Children's Literature (Dr. Jac) by Joyce Armstrong Carroll on page 67, and Back Matter
- Teaching Second Grade (Grades 2) by Valerie SchifferDanoff on page 30
- Constructing Meaning Through Kid-Friendly Comprehension Strategy Instruction by Nancy N. Boyles in Back Matter
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