Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Retold and Illustrated by: James Marshall
Ages: 4-7
Caldecott Honor in 1989

Goldilocks is sent to buy muffins for her mother in the village.  Even though Goldilocks was told to not take the shortcut through the forest, Goldilocks did as she pleased and did go through the forest.  On her way she stopped at the bears house, who were out on a bike ride.   She went in without knocking and ate their porridge, broke a chair, and took a nap.  The bears returned to see the mess that Goldilocks made. 

Theme: Readers learn that it is important to listen to their parents so that they can stay safe.

About the Author:

James Marshall received a Caldecott Honor in 1989 for Goldilocks and the Three Bears.  He then went on to receive the Wilder Award for his collection in 2007.

In 1971 Marshall was laying on a hammock drawing pictures.  He heard the TV coming from inside and he was inspired for his first book.  His first book was called George and Martha.  These books went on to be a series and James Marshall went on to write and/or illustrate a variety of books throughout his life until he passed away in 1992. 

Pre-Reading Activities:

Have you heard a version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears?  What happened in that one?

Post-Reading Activities:
Read a different version of the book and compare and contrast the two. 
What do you think Goldilocks learned?