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The two younger Billy Goats Gruff want to be as big and fat as their older brother. They long to munch the tasty grass in the meadow—but first they must cross the stream and face the fierce troll under the bridge. A magical retelling of the classic fairy tale, read by Stephen Mangan.

Billy, Bill, and William, the three Gruff Brothers, are preparing to cross the bridge to get to a lush meadow on the other side of the river. Unfortunately, a terrible troll lives beneath the bridge, and his favorite meal happens to be billy goat - the fatter the better!

An old goatherd can communicate with his goats, but his neighbors don’t believe him and like to make fun of him. When one of the goats warns him of impending danger that threatens the village, he must convince everyone to get to safety, but will anyone believe a warning from a goat?

After her father dies, Zahra and her family must find a new way to earn their livelihood. Thanks to a goat program run by American missionaries, they receive the gift of two goats! Raising goats will allow them to make and sell milk, cheese, and yogurt. When one of the goats appears to fall ill, Zahra must think fast in order to help her.

Meet Moni, the spirited goat boy of Fideris, Switzerland, who spends his days frolicking among the mountains with his beloved herd. Known for his infectious yodeling and joyful whistling, Moni shares a special bond with a little goat named Mäggerli. But when he stumbles upon a troubling secret that threatens Mäggerlis life, Moni faces a heart-wrenching choice should he keep the secret to protect his friend or tell the truth? This enchanting tale beautifully illustrates the importance of trust and integrity, reminding children that doing what is right is always worth the risk. (Summary by ...

Holly Hunter narrates this popular nursery tale, one of the most beloved children's classics of all time. The moral is that hard work has its rewards and becomes evident as the cleverest and wisest pig finally gets even with the big bad wolf. Ages four and up.

This is a book of stories about a goat family that lives in a magical forest, where all the animals can talk. Nastinka is the main character in most of the stories. She is always getting into some sort of trouble, and then she has to use her wits, or the help of other animals, and sometimes, even humans to help her. The big, bad wolf is also in the stories from time to time. I hope you enjoy listening to these stories with your children. My children really enjoy them.

Children Can Learn How to Defeat Anxiety Like a Superhero! As Grayson deals with his anxiety, he discovers that not only is his mother a support and advocate for him, but Harvey and other friends in the zoo encourage and support him, too. Grayson's momma understands his anxiety and gives him some tools to help him calm himself. Grayson's friends provide him words of encouragement and let him know that they are there for him. In the end, Grayson is a "superhero" goat and tells his listeners that they can be, too.

Based on a true story, Fiery Night is a heartwarming, empowering story about a little boy's devotion to his pet goat, Willie, and how they gave each other strength during the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.

Far away in a magical forest where the animals can speak to each other, there lives a family of Goats, Mama and Daddy goats, and seven of their kids. This series of tales follows the little goats on various adventures they have in the forest, from dealing with the Big Bad Wolf that lives in the forest to meeting other animals and even some people. My kids loved these stories for years before I wrote them down. I decided to record these stories so perhaps other children could enjoy them, as well.

This wonderful collection of fanciful stories features adventurous billy goats, talking giraffes, and magic beetles. It includes "Three Billy Goats Gruff", "The Giraffe", and L. Frank Baum's "The Magic Well".

But don't be surprised if the goat doesn't take it lying down. In this hilarious, rhyme-happy picture book, children will love to pore over the funny illustrations, picking up clues that all is not as it seems between Jimmy Choat and the goat, Petunia P. Oat. Because Petunia knows who's really to blame, and before long the whole family will too!

A rip roaring action-packed story about Sheep versus Goat and the competitive spirit that launches them on a trip around the world! Sheep and Goat know right away they are rivals. From their first encounter, they each do what they can to best the other by climbing on stuff! And they don't just...

Stinky’s Stories is the hilarious four-book chapter book series from New York Times bestselling authors Chris and J.J. Grabenstein. In this third installment in the series, Stinky the skunk tells the story of the Three Smelly Goats Gruff, a reimagining of the classic fable ""The Three Billy...

The moving, heartbreaking, ultimately hopeful story of a young girl struggling with anxiety and OCD—the bully “hijacking” her brain—and getting the help she needs to start her road to recovery. Josie arrives at Bryce Haven Psychiatric Hospital knowing she’s a bad person and a bad...

Llama Llama likes to sing. Gilroy laughs at everything. Llama sings out just the same. Gilroy says a not-nice name. Teacher has some things to say: calling names is not OK. Llama Llama is learning lots of new things at school and making many friends. But when Gilroy Goat starts teasing...

Three young billy goats need to cross a bridge to get to the meadow on the other side. Unfortunately, a terrible troll lives beneath the bridge, and his favorite meal is billy goat - and the fatter the better!

Moni, the goat boy, was a very cheerful young man who loved his job and his flock with all his heart. When young Paula first encounter's Moni's jubilant nature and happy song, she is captivated by his joy and becomes his friend. Moni spends each day up in the mountains with the goats and has a particularly special attachment to a kid named Maggerli. One day, Moni runs into a boy from another village who has discovered a beautiful diamond cross and the boy tells Moni that if he keeps his secret about the gross, he will buy Maggerli for Moni to save her from death.

This audio collection includes: LLAMA LLAMA MISSES MAMA It’s Llama Llama’s first day of preschool! And Llama Llama’s mama makes sure he’s ready. They meet the teachers. See the other children. Look at all the books and games. But then it’s time for Mama to leave. And suddenly Llama...

From the international bestselling author of Bel Canto, Ann Patchett, comes a hilarious children’s audiobook about a scapegoat who escapes blame just in time, read by the author! The Farmer family has a big problem! Every day their goat escapes, and every day, Mr. Farmer brings him back. So...