The Three Cabritos by Eric A. Kimmel, illustrated by Stephen Gilpin.

This version of The Three Billy Goats Gruff has touches of Texas throughout.  This combined with the fact that the goats are trying to get to a gig for their band at a fiesta adds a lot of flavor to the story.  Reynaldo the smallest goat, gets to the bridge first and children will be astounded to see the huge Chupacabra waiting there for him in all of its blue and prickly glory.  The Chupacabra only allows Reynaldo to pass after he plays some music.  The same pattern follows with each brother until Augustin, the biggest goat, who is able to control the Chupacabra with his catchy music.   The monster meets his end at the end of the story.

The illustrations are stylish and have a modern animated feel to them.  The Chupacabra alone is worth reading the book for!  The text is catchy, fun and has just the right amount of Spanish words incorporated in the text.  Nicely, there is a glossary and pronunciation guide at the end of the book. 

If you are looking for a fun and different version of the billy goats tale, this one will be a winner read aloud to children.  It has lots of funny touches throughout that children, especially those in elementary school, will enjoy.