Goldie and the Three Bears

by Diane Stanley

Book Overview

In this spirited new version of a classic fairy tale, we meet a determined heroine with a mind of her own. Can she help it if everyone she invites over is too bossy or too boring or too snobby or too rough? What Goldie desperately wants is a friend she can love with all her heart. And one day, she finds one who's just right.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061136115
• ISBN13: 9780061136115
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.1" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

One little nit pick

Our daughter, now 5, loves reading this book. The resoluion of the story just seemed much more real and satisfying to her that the traditional version. This book and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity are on heavy bedtime rotation. One small nitpick though: Alicia, the snobby girl, has two right hands!

A Gem

A delightful retelling of a children's classic enhanced by vibrant illustrations. Finally you have the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears from Goldie's perspective. Stanley's Goldie is humorous and warm-hearted.

Toddler Approved!

My two year old daughter LOVES this book! I checked it out from the library and it was a sad day when we had to return it. The story is so sweet. Much more friendly than the original. It has a wonderful ending. I highly recommend this to all parents of little ones.

Great "new" version of the Three Bears

I love this book, where we are allowed to sympathize with Goldie, who simply got off at the wrong bus stop, was hungry for her usual afternoon snack, and fell asleep for her usual afternoon nap. Contrasting this story with the traditional story is an excellent language-enrichment activity for children.

Great retelling with a much happier ending

My twin 2.5 year olds love when we tell them the story of Goldilocks and the 3 Bears. We took this out of the library and it has been a HUGE hit. The pictures are endearing and engaging and the story charming. It has enough aspects of the original tale to make it familar, yet adds just the right amount of modernity to make it really relatable. My girls are always pointing out details in the pictures and are excited by the happy ending which I also find much more fulfilling than the original. A great deal of humor makes it enjoyable for Mom and Dad to read over and over again too.