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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

By Susanna Davidson

Goldilocks wakes in Baby Bear’s bed—and discovers she’s not alone.

charming engaging colourful

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.71

From 21 readers

What do our readers think of Goldilocks and the Three Bears? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the funny story, lively illustrations and Goldilocks's cheeky adventures. Some children notice that this retelling changes parts of the familiar tale and prefer the original version.

What does the Pageticker team say about Goldilocks and the Three Bears?

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is a lively, colourful retelling with plenty of repetition, making it a good choice for sharing aloud or for children beginning to read independently.

Genres

Fairy Tales Animals

What is Goldilocks and the Three Bears about?

Goldilocks, a curious little girl, ventures into the forest and discovers a cosy cottage belonging to three bears. Inside, she samples their porridge, sits in their chairs, and eventually falls asleep in Baby Bear's bed. When the bear family returns home, they find Goldilocks fast asleep, leading to a surprising encounter.

About the author

Susanna Davidson is a British author who loves writing exciting stories for children. She has retold many famous fairy tales, such as 'The Snow Queen' and 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses', making them fun and easy to read. Susanna enjoys bringing magical adventures to life and hopes her books help children discover a love of reading.

Discussion ideas around Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Curiosity and choices: What makes Goldilocks keep exploring the bears' cottage, and what might she have done differently?

Just right: Which things in the story are too hot, too cold, too hard, too soft or just right, and what things feel just right for you?

A surprise at home: How do you think the bears feel when they discover that someone has been in their cottage, and why?

Respecting other people's things: What should Goldilocks do when she finds food, chairs and beds that belong to someone else?

Bravery in the forest: Would you feel curious or worried about going into the forest alone, and what could help you feel safe?

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2012

First published

2007

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