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Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Some stories become favored childhood classics with good reason, such as the tale of Goldilocks. Here, in an abundantly funny retelling, the timehonored drama unfolds. This outrageously frilly, jump-roping Goldilocks skips through the bears’ house, reciting saucy rhymes as she goes. Her wide-eyed glee makes a hilarious contrast with the genteel bear family, and children will love poring over the wonderful visual details, such as the bear-related knickknacks slyly scattered throughout the cottage. Another outstanding collaboration from Caralyn and Mark Buehner, Goldilocks and the Three Bears is perfect for sharing with children, adults, and fairy-tale collectors alike.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2007
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January 1, 2023
Childhood favourite. Everyone must know the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
March 5, 2016
A too-cutesy telling of a traditional tale. The art is cartoonish. Not my favourite version.
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November 5, 2019Text-to-Self Connection
Browsing through the children's recommendation list and coming across Goldilocks and the Three Bears immediate brought back a vivid childhood memory of me sitting "criss cross applesauce" on the mat during story town. My first grade teacher read this story to the class and it was the first time I was introduced to porridge. I was so curious about what porridge was, and why everyone was so eager to eat it that I wanted to try it for myself. In my classroom as a teacher I would read this book to my class and have them to create their own recipe for Goldie locks, and the three bears. The would use markers, crayons, and colored pencils to be as creative as they would like.
Browsing through the children's recommendation list and coming across Goldilocks and the Three Bears immediate brought back a vivid childhood memory of me sitting "criss cross applesauce" on the mat during story town. My first grade teacher read this story to the class and it was the first time I was introduced to porridge. I was so curious about what porridge was, and why everyone was so eager to eat it that I wanted to try it for myself. In my classroom as a teacher I would read this book to my class and have them to create their own recipe for Goldie locks, and the three bears. The would use markers, crayons, and colored pencils to be as creative as they would like.
September 12, 2020
Star rating: 4
Copyright date: 2007
Theme: Traditional
My favorite part of this story was the update from the original book. I enjoyed when the three bears came home and found Goldilocks. I would read this book to my classroom to show a traditional fun story. Also, that it is not nice to go into someone else's house.
Copyright date: 2007
Theme: Traditional
My favorite part of this story was the update from the original book. I enjoyed when the three bears came home and found Goldilocks. I would read this book to my classroom to show a traditional fun story. Also, that it is not nice to go into someone else's house.
September 22, 2017
This book was really long-winded, so it was difficult to keep the kids' attention. It also didn't really follow the original story too well. Not a favorite.
November 20, 2017
Summary:
While the three bears go for a walk as they wait for their porridge to cool, Goldilocks breaks into the bears' house and tries out the bears' chairs, porridge, and bed. When the bears return to find Goldilocks still in their house, everyone is shocked and Goldilocks makes a run for it.
Characteristics that Support the Genre:
This book is considered traditional literature because it is a story that has been told over and over again for many generations.
Mentor Writing Traits:
The idea or theme of this story is to always be mindful of how your actions affect others. Goldilocks is selfish and behaves rudely and disrespectfully when she breaks into the bears' house and helps herself to their belongings without their permission. An additional idea or theme is the dangers of talking to strangers. This book can also be used to teach voice because the writing has a distinct personality that comes out as the author describes the different voices of each character. The voice allows the writing to connect with readers and makes readers feel emotion, which makes the writing come alive. The words are carefully chosen to create the tone and mood, and the rhythm and flow of the language and the repetition some words and phrases makes this book a concrete example of sentence fluency.
Classroom Integration: Have students reflect on prior information and details from this book and practice recalling and comprehending key details and the story message. Have students help you fill out a KWL chart on the board with the answers to questions such as: Who were the characters in the story? Who were the main characters in the story? What problems did the main characters have? Why did the characters have this conflict? What was the setting of the story? What was the sequence of events in the story? How did the story end?
Other Suggestions: This book can be used to teach students both the importance of respecting others' belongings and the dangers of talking to strangers.
Grade Level: PreK-2
Guided Reading Level: M
While the three bears go for a walk as they wait for their porridge to cool, Goldilocks breaks into the bears' house and tries out the bears' chairs, porridge, and bed. When the bears return to find Goldilocks still in their house, everyone is shocked and Goldilocks makes a run for it.
Characteristics that Support the Genre:
This book is considered traditional literature because it is a story that has been told over and over again for many generations.
Mentor Writing Traits:
The idea or theme of this story is to always be mindful of how your actions affect others. Goldilocks is selfish and behaves rudely and disrespectfully when she breaks into the bears' house and helps herself to their belongings without their permission. An additional idea or theme is the dangers of talking to strangers. This book can also be used to teach voice because the writing has a distinct personality that comes out as the author describes the different voices of each character. The voice allows the writing to connect with readers and makes readers feel emotion, which makes the writing come alive. The words are carefully chosen to create the tone and mood, and the rhythm and flow of the language and the repetition some words and phrases makes this book a concrete example of sentence fluency.
Classroom Integration: Have students reflect on prior information and details from this book and practice recalling and comprehending key details and the story message. Have students help you fill out a KWL chart on the board with the answers to questions such as: Who were the characters in the story? Who were the main characters in the story? What problems did the main characters have? Why did the characters have this conflict? What was the setting of the story? What was the sequence of events in the story? How did the story end?
Other Suggestions: This book can be used to teach students both the importance of respecting others' belongings and the dangers of talking to strangers.
Grade Level: PreK-2
Guided Reading Level: M
December 5, 2021
There are many different versons of Goldilocks and the Three Bears this version is written by Caralyn and Mark Buchner which is a picture book based off of the original fairytale. This book has not won any awards but is famous and popular all around the world. This version of the book is intended for ages six to nine which is between grades first through third.
This book focuses on three bears: papa bear, mama bear, and little wee bear who own a cottage in the woods. One day once they are finished eating their porridge the bear family decides to go on a walk. While they are gone a little girl with bright yellow curls named goldilocks arrived at their door to see if someone would want to jump with her but no one answered. She ended up entering their house and trying out their chairs, porridge, and beds. Once she arrived at the beds, she layed down in the little wee bear's one and fell fast asleep. When the bear family came home they saw that their front door was opened and found her alsleep in the bed so they touched her jumprope and she got freaked out and ran out the door.
I rated the book three out of five stars because I perfer the original fairytale version. This version has both similarities and differences. The illistrations in this book are very colorful and similar to the original version. The plot is very different from the original version, both versions feature three bears and a little girl named goldilocks but the storyline is written very differently. There are very few characters in this story and they are all important. If I choose to read goldilocks and the three bears to my students in the future I would choose the original version instead of this one.
This book focuses on three bears: papa bear, mama bear, and little wee bear who own a cottage in the woods. One day once they are finished eating their porridge the bear family decides to go on a walk. While they are gone a little girl with bright yellow curls named goldilocks arrived at their door to see if someone would want to jump with her but no one answered. She ended up entering their house and trying out their chairs, porridge, and beds. Once she arrived at the beds, she layed down in the little wee bear's one and fell fast asleep. When the bear family came home they saw that their front door was opened and found her alsleep in the bed so they touched her jumprope and she got freaked out and ran out the door.
I rated the book three out of five stars because I perfer the original fairytale version. This version has both similarities and differences. The illistrations in this book are very colorful and similar to the original version. The plot is very different from the original version, both versions feature three bears and a little girl named goldilocks but the storyline is written very differently. There are very few characters in this story and they are all important. If I choose to read goldilocks and the three bears to my students in the future I would choose the original version instead of this one.
November 16, 2017
Mama, Papa, and Little Wee Bear go for a walk while their porridge cools. Along comes Goldilocks looking for someone to play with. She doesn't find anyone so she goes into the house and tries out the living room chairs, she tastes the porridge and eventually climbs into Little Wee Bear's bed. The Bears come home to find Goldilocks still there. They are both shocked and Goldilocks runs out of the house as fast as she can.
Traditional literature. This is a story that has been told for many generations.
Writing traits:
1- Conventions- This book shows the proper way to write when someone it talking within the story. It also shows how to compare everyday items like the chairs, the porridge and the beds.
2- Sentence fluency- The repeated words of the bears. "Someone's been sleeping in my bed. Someones been sleeping in my bed " etc. helps the story flow.
3-Idea-The main message in this story teaches students that they should be respectful of people's stuff.
4- Voice- The book does a good job of describing the different tones and volume of each bear's voice.
Classroom use:
After reading, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs students could take this book and write a story from Goldilocks' point of view.
Students could use this to see how an author adds conversation between characters into a story.
This is a good lesson for students to learn about being respectful to other's property. They could even write a letter to the three bears, from Goldilocks, apologizing for breaking their furniture and eating their food.
Reading Level: 3.3
Traditional literature. This is a story that has been told for many generations.
Writing traits:
1- Conventions- This book shows the proper way to write when someone it talking within the story. It also shows how to compare everyday items like the chairs, the porridge and the beds.
2- Sentence fluency- The repeated words of the bears. "Someone's been sleeping in my bed. Someones been sleeping in my bed " etc. helps the story flow.
3-Idea-The main message in this story teaches students that they should be respectful of people's stuff.
4- Voice- The book does a good job of describing the different tones and volume of each bear's voice.
Classroom use:
After reading, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs students could take this book and write a story from Goldilocks' point of view.
Students could use this to see how an author adds conversation between characters into a story.
This is a good lesson for students to learn about being respectful to other's property. They could even write a letter to the three bears, from Goldilocks, apologizing for breaking their furniture and eating their food.
Reading Level: 3.3
March 15, 2024
Caralyn and Mark Buehner, the husband and wife author/illustrator team who produced the bestselling
Snowmen at Night
, as well as its many sequels, turn their attention to the classic English fairytale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears in this colorful retelling. The narrative follows the traditional story for the most part, although Goldilocks herself is a jump-rope jumping, snappy rhyme-making little terror here, as she destroys Little Wee Bear's chair, eats all of his porridge, and falls asleep in his bed...
Although the Buehners' Goldilocks and the Three Bears isn't going to go on any best-of list, when it comes to fairytale picture books in general, or retellings of this tale in particular—my favorite in this regard is the version done by Jim Aylesworth and Barbara McClintock—I think it could provide reading/listening entertainment for younger audiences who enjoy this sort of fare. The artwork is colorful and immediate, and the narrative engaging. For myself, I prefer a more traditional, less wise-cracking Goldilocks, but tastes vary, and this telling has its place. I would recommend it to picture book readers looking for a slightly more contemporary-feeling version of this oft-told tale.
Although the Buehners' Goldilocks and the Three Bears isn't going to go on any best-of list, when it comes to fairytale picture books in general, or retellings of this tale in particular—my favorite in this regard is the version done by Jim Aylesworth and Barbara McClintock—I think it could provide reading/listening entertainment for younger audiences who enjoy this sort of fare. The artwork is colorful and immediate, and the narrative engaging. For myself, I prefer a more traditional, less wise-cracking Goldilocks, but tastes vary, and this telling has its place. I would recommend it to picture book readers looking for a slightly more contemporary-feeling version of this oft-told tale.
November 24, 2019
1. When a family of bears sit down to enjoy their porridge, they realize it is not quite ready to eat yet. As they are on a walk outdoors, a little girl stops by their house and makes a mess of things! Read to find out if she will eat their porridge or maybe even sleep in their beds!
2. This retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears loyally follows its ancestor with the same drama, only a bit of added humor! The illustrations were bright and endearing and captured the storytelling sweetly. This retelling is a delight and may even have children more engaged than the original tale!
3. Other books I may pair with this: Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall; Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell; The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen; The Three Pigs by David Wiesner
This book could be used as a mentor text for writing easily because children can easily sequence it! They can put events in sequential order or even summarize and retell the story. They could also take a creative route and write a letter as Goldilocks, apologizing to the bears for how she treated their home. Additionally, children can create their own ending of this tale OR make up their own “fairytale” like story.
2. This retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears loyally follows its ancestor with the same drama, only a bit of added humor! The illustrations were bright and endearing and captured the storytelling sweetly. This retelling is a delight and may even have children more engaged than the original tale!
3. Other books I may pair with this: Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall; Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell; The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen; The Three Pigs by David Wiesner
This book could be used as a mentor text for writing easily because children can easily sequence it! They can put events in sequential order or even summarize and retell the story. They could also take a creative route and write a letter as Goldilocks, apologizing to the bears for how she treated their home. Additionally, children can create their own ending of this tale OR make up their own “fairytale” like story.
October 21, 2020
Everyone knows and loves the story of the spunky, little girl, Goldilocks, and her adventure to and about the three bears' house. Caralyn Beuhner perfectly re-tells this traditional story in a way that every kid will enjoy. When Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Wee Little Bear leave the house to let their porridge cool, Goldilocks stumbles upon their house just wanting to play. She finds the porridge that is "just right", a chair that has just the right bounce, and a bed that is just comfy enough. When the bears come home, they find things seem a little different and there is a little girl in Wee Little Bears bed. The story ends with Goldilocks springing out of the bed and running away out of sight. My favorite part of this beautiful retelling is the illustrations that give a big contrast between the fun and adventurous Goldilocks and the three curious bears. The pictures just jump off the page and tell the story without the words. The best part about this traditional story is the fact that kids of all ages will love it and teachers can incorporate it into so many valuable lessons and content areas.
April 29, 2018
1. No awards
2. Grade level: Kindergarten to second grade.
3. This book is about three bears: Papa bear, Mama bear, and “Little wee bear” whose porridge is too hot so they decide to go on a walk to let it cool down. In the mean time, Goldilocks stumbles upon their house and messes with the families porridge, chairs, and beds. This version of Goldilocks and the three bears has a little twist because Goldilocks loves to jump everywhere and on everything.
4. I love this version of Goldilocks and the three bears because it adds a little bit more humor and adventure which I think the children would enjoy. The creative twist of having Goldilocks jump rope on everything makes for a funnier story and a more obnoxious character.
5. In class use: After discussing the elements of a story: title, author, setting, characters, problems, beginning, middle, end, and solution; the students will create a story map. After they have created their story map they could put on a puppet show of Goldilocks and the Three Bears using their story map as a guide.
2. Grade level: Kindergarten to second grade.
3. This book is about three bears: Papa bear, Mama bear, and “Little wee bear” whose porridge is too hot so they decide to go on a walk to let it cool down. In the mean time, Goldilocks stumbles upon their house and messes with the families porridge, chairs, and beds. This version of Goldilocks and the three bears has a little twist because Goldilocks loves to jump everywhere and on everything.
4. I love this version of Goldilocks and the three bears because it adds a little bit more humor and adventure which I think the children would enjoy. The creative twist of having Goldilocks jump rope on everything makes for a funnier story and a more obnoxious character.
5. In class use: After discussing the elements of a story: title, author, setting, characters, problems, beginning, middle, end, and solution; the students will create a story map. After they have created their story map they could put on a puppet show of Goldilocks and the Three Bears using their story map as a guide.
December 12, 2017
The new element of this version is a girl called Goldilocks jumping into everything with a skipping rope. I find this skipping rope troublesome because it deprives the remnant sympathy of readers. How could a little girl behave in that way? A little girl might not know the boundary between herself and others. But I'm afraid she wouldn't be allowed to jump into everything in her home. The illustration style is rigid, with too much attention on the trivial matters, but no mention of important matters. For example, we have no idea about where the girl comes from, why does she behave in this way. However, on the contrary, there is a whole page about the Bears walking on a log. The author even tells us that the Mama Bear makes a new pot of porridge after Goldilocks' left. Both the Bears and Goldilocks seem to be shocked by each other--that's the only interaction between them.
November 24, 2020
There are so many versions of this story, and this one had the same traditional idea with a few twists. A little girl was jump roping in the forest and stumbled upon a house with the door left open. She went inside and tried out the porridge, the chairs and the beds. When the bears returned from their walk, they had discovered that something was wrong. The little bear thought an alien had entered their house. They finally discovered the little girl laying in little bear's bed and was so frightened she jumped out the window. This would be a great book for younger children because there is a great use of rhyming words on each page. This also helps them to start understanding events of a story and main characters. This book repeats these items continuously so it will help students to practice these ideas.
May 10, 2021
This picture book was a great and kept some of the same concepts from the original version. Goldilocks, a young girl intruded upon the bear family house, sat in their chairs, ate their porridge, and laid in their beds. I really liked this picture book, as it was more updated than some versions. The illustrations were great and so was the storyline. I would recommend it to anyone of any age, especially for age six as it is funny and entertaining. There were no diverse characters as the story onle had one human and the rest were bears.
September 17, 2020
Copyright Date: 2007
Genre: Traditional
Theme: Permission, Actions affect others, Trespassing
My favorite part of this book is how it was similar to the old version but a little updated. I really enjoyed the illustrations and the new additions in this book. This would be a great book to read to my classroom. It is a traditional, classic book that many children love to read for fun. It also teaches children to always ask before doing and trespassing is not okay.
Genre: Traditional
Theme: Permission, Actions affect others, Trespassing
My favorite part of this book is how it was similar to the old version but a little updated. I really enjoyed the illustrations and the new additions in this book. This would be a great book to read to my classroom. It is a traditional, classic book that many children love to read for fun. It also teaches children to always ask before doing and trespassing is not okay.
July 17, 2017
Goldilocks rhymes as she jumps rope on chairs, tries porridge and beds, and finally spits out the hot porridge. Yuck! Longer story than most versions. Funny dialogue between Goldilocks and the bears. Funny illustrations. Highly recommended for Grades K-2.
May 18, 2019
The best part of this version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears are the oh, so funny illustrations and Goldilocks rhymes:
"Big chair, middle chair, little chair too,,
Somebody's here to bounce on you!"
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October 8, 2019This book is another version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Goldilocks goes into the house while the bears are on a walk. She eats Little Wee Bears porridge, breaks his chair and sleeps in his bed.
December 3, 2019
Growing up I loved this traditional book but now that I'm older I'm not so fond of it. I won't really like someone going into my home eating my food and sleeping in my bed. I would use this book to teach children personal space and boundaries.
August 6, 2017
It's fun to read a classic with a few twists.
March 22, 2018
The traditional story about intrude Goldilocks and other three bears.....
October 9, 2018
Grade level: K-2nd
Genre: Classic literature
Unique feature: The great illustrations add to the traditional story of Goldilocks that is told in a way that is suitable for young readers.
Genre: Classic literature
Unique feature: The great illustrations add to the traditional story of Goldilocks that is told in a way that is suitable for young readers.
October 15, 2018
The illustrations are great in this story of the three bears.
December 14, 2018
The illustrations are highly detailed and absolutely gorgeous, plus there's a search and find game spelled out on the copyright page that will challenge all ages.
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October 13, 2019A girl invades the home of bears and uses all of their facilities.
April 30, 2020
A twist on the classic tale.
September 7, 2022
This was a cute version of this story. The kids love it!
October 4, 2024
Another twist on this classic fairy tale. This twisted and fractured involves a jump rope skipping Goldilocks, who shows a lack of consideration for another's property and personal belongings.
March 31, 2025
Nice and funny story kids would love reading this...
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