Troll

Written by Frances Stickley · Illustrated by Stefano Martinuz

A troll's bullying is challenged by a rabbit who can't hear him, leading to unexpected change.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a forest, a troll enjoys scaring creatures with his harsh words, hidden in his cave. But when he encounters a deaf rabbit who can't hear his taunts, the troll's world shifts. This unexpected meeting forces him to confront the impact of his words. Can he transform from a bully to a friend? Discover the troll's journey as he learns the true power of words and empathy, and finds a new voice for love.

From the publisher

A Children’s Book Council Summer 2024 Showcase: Imagination Celebration! Pick Meet Troll – an underground bully who learns the power of words and empathy - in this gently powerful picture book just right for sharing and storytimes. Once, there was a scary troll with a scary voice and the scariest love for trolling the forest creatures that dared to come anywhere near him. Each day, he shouted nasty warnings to passersby, telling them to hurry along. But he never faced his victims, choosing instead to shout the obscenities from inside his cave. Then one day Troll comes face to face with one of those victims: a sweet little rabbit, who can’t hear and, therefore, can’t understand Troll’s bullyish behavior. Suddenly, trolling isn’t as fun for Troll when the recipient is real.and defenseless. Join Troll as he learns the power of words to both empower and to harm and relish in his transformation from thug to friend as he embraces a new voice for love.–Maryann Owen

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