Who's That Tripping Over My Bridge? - Hardcover

by Coleen C. Salley (Narrated by), Amy Jackson Dixon (Author)

Up the Mississippi River from New Orleans, north of Baton Rouge live three billy goats named Gruff. They want to cross Thompson's Creek to reach the lush pastures on the other side, but there's a very scary troll under the bridge who wants to gobble up those billy goats. Told in Coleen Salley's spirited style, with vibrant illustrations by Amy Jackson Dixon, this new version of the Norwegian folktale adds Louisiana spice to an old classic.

Front Jacket

"A piquant retelling . . . Salley's empowering version [with] Dixon's eclectic illustrative style." --Publishers Weekly

"Salley spices up her retelling, giving us a dramatic sense of place and Louisiana flair. Dixon's two-page illustrations are bold and vibrant."
--School Library Journal

"Proves that her expert storytelling skills are still in full bloom in this auspicious read-aloud." --Kirkus Reviews

Author Biography

Coleen Salley was New Orleans' premier storyteller, but her reputation as a children's literature expert extends worldwide. Reading favorites like Cajun Night Before Christmas, she has visited hundreds of schools and libraries across America, Asia, and Europe. Her exuberant style makes her popular with children and adults alike. Coleen Salley makes books come alive! As Professor Emerita at the University of New Orleans, where she taught for thirty years, Ms. Salley inspired countless future teachers, writers, and illustrators. She has also been Visiting Professor at Simmons College, University of Southern California, University of Denver, George Peabody College, and Louisiana State University. Coleen Salley is a sought-after panelist and presenter who has appeared for groups as diverse as the American Booksellersí Association, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and Disney Studios. She enjoys tailoring her program's themes to the needs of her audience; some of her specialties include storytelling techniques, early childhood literature, and promoting books by first-time authors. A born entertainer, Coleen Salley has even starred in a VISA commercial with Pelican's own Gaston the Green-nosed Alligator. She was also the inspiration for the ABBY Honor-winning picture book, To Market, To Market, written by Anne Miranda, with illustrations by Janet Stevens. Who's That Tripping Over My Bridge is Coleen Salley's first book. She is also the narrator of the Cajun Night Before Christmas/Cajun Night After Christmas Audiocassette, available from Pelican. Salley passed away in 2008.