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Printable coloring story · Ages 2–5

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

A classic bridge tale about three goats, a troll, and a green hill.

Bim, Bam, and Boom cross a bridge one at a time. The smallest and middle goats are stopped by the troll, then the biggest goat sends him away so all three can reach the green hill.

A 10-page story to read, color, and keep

Read, color, learn

Ten little scenes to read and color.

Read one short sentence, color the scene, then pause for the little fact and question. The pages follow the story in order.

  1. 01Page 1
    Three goats stand before a broad bridge while a gentle troll waits beneath it, with a green hill beyond., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 1

    The Bridge to the Green Hill

    Bim, Bam, and Boom see a bridge and a green hill waiting on the other side.

    Little fact

    A bridge helps people and animals cross water safely.

    Talk together: Can you count the three goats?

  2. 02Page 2
    The smallest goat walks onto the bridge and is stopped by the gentle troll beneath it., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 2

    Little Bim Meets the Troll

    Little Bim walks onto the bridge, but the troll stops him.

    Little fact

    Goats have cloven hooves that help them balance on paths.

    Talk together: Can you find Bim's bell?

  3. 03Page 3
    Bim continues across the bridge after telling the troll that the middle-sized goat will come next., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 3

    Bim Crosses Safely

    Bim says the middle goat will come next, and the troll lets him cross.

    Little fact

    Goats use their eyes and ears to notice what is around them.

    Talk together: Which goat is the smallest?

  4. 04Page 4
    The middle-sized goat walks onto the bridge and is stopped by the gentle troll., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 4

    Middle Bam Meets the Troll

    Bam, the middle goat, walks onto the bridge, and the troll stops him.

    Little fact

    A goat's strong legs help it walk and climb.

    Talk together: Can you find Bam's scarf?

  5. 05Page 5
    Bam continues across the bridge after telling the troll that the biggest goat will come next., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 5

    Bam Crosses Safely

    Bam says the biggest goat will come next, and the troll lets him cross.

    Little fact

    Goats can learn familiar routes to food and water.

    Talk together: Where is the middle-sized goat?

  6. 06Page 6
    The largest goat reaches the bridge and stands bravely before the gentle troll., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 6

    Big Boom Faces the Troll

    Big Boom reaches the bridge and stands bravely before the troll.

    Little fact

    A goat's horns are natural features that grow from its head.

    Talk together: Who is the biggest goat?

  7. 07Page 7
    Boom stands firm while the troll turns away and leaves the bridge open., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 7

    The Troll Goes Away

    Boom stands firm, and the troll turns away and leaves the bridge.

    Little fact

    Goats use body posture and sounds to communicate with one another.

    Talk together: Can you point to the open bridge?

  8. 08Page 8
    Bim, Bam, and Boom cross the open bridge together toward the green hill., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 8

    All Three Cross

    With the bridge open, Bim, Bam, and Boom cross together.

    Little fact

    Goats have sure feet for walking on uneven ground.

    Talk together: Can you count the goats on the bridge?

  9. 09Page 9
    The three goats step from the bridge onto the green hillside beyond it., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 9

    The Green Hill at Last

    The three goats step onto the green hill beyond the bridge.

    Little fact

    Goats eat many kinds of plants, such as grass and leaves.

    Talk together: Can you find the green hill?

  10. 10Page 10
    Bim, Bam, and Boom stand safely together on the green hill with the open bridge behind them., printable black-and-white coloring page

    Page 10

    Three Goats on the Green Hill

    Bim, Bam, and Boom are safe on the green hill after crossing the bridge.

    Little fact

    Goats are social animals and often stay near other goats.

    Talk together: Can you name the smallest, middle, and biggest goat?

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Print the whole story for a coloring afternoon.

Download all 10 uncolored pages, then read each tiny fact as your child colors from beginning to end.

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The cover and picture titles use this language. Some existing prompts and hints teach English and remain in English; read them under “Choose for each picture” before printing.

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