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Name: The three silly billies
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Author: Margie Palatini

📘 The three silly billies by Margie Palatini

In this light‑hearted story, three billy goats find themselves unable to cross a bridge without paying a toll. To solve the problem, they assemble an unlikely car‑pool with the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack of the Beanstalk. Together, the motley crew faces the rude Troll guarding the bridge and must rely on teamwork and cleverness to get over the obstacle.

First publish date: 2005

Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction

Authors: Margie Palatini

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