Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Caralyn Buchner & Mark Buchner
The Penguin Group, 2007
28 pages
Reading level: 4-8
Genre: Picture Book

The Buchner's Goldilocks and the Three Bears is very similar to the classic story. In this version, Goldilocks is an avid jump-roper. The Bears leave for a walk to let their porridge cool, and in jumps Goldilocks, looking for a friend to jump with. She comes upon the porridges, and finds only the Baby Bears satifactory, so she eats it. Then she jumps to the chairs, and jumps right up on Baby Bears and breaks it. Then she jumps to the bedroom and falls asleep in Baby Bears bed. When the Bear family arrives home, they are shocked to see the damage that has been done to their home. When they discover Goldilocks in the bed, they think she is a monster, and their screams scare her out the window. They then made more porridge and it was "just right."

I would recommend this book to preschool and kindergarten children, both boys and girls.

This book could potentially validate children to take other people's things, and doesn't look down on destoying personal property. Children are like sponges, and they might mimic Goldilocks and break others belongings.

I didn't really like this book. I was expecting more of a spin on the classic story. However, the illustrations are fantastic, and I believe that young children would really enjoy it.

Rating: **