🐻Bear and the Three Goldilocks🧑👩👧
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You'll laugh out loud at this funny fractured folktale!
The Goldilocks family leave their campsite to go on a hike while their s'mores cool off... when along comes Bear.
"What's that yummy smell?" Bear wonders. S'mores, of course: too gooey, too chocolatey... and just right! Bear eats them all.
Bear continues to wreak havoc by breaking a chair, smashing musical instruments, and extinguishing the fire. When the Goldilocks return, they are flabbergasted. They try to make a lot of noise to shoo away the bear... when Mama Bear and Papa Bear show up. Mama and Papa apologize profusely for the behavior of their naughty offspring, but the Goldilocks don't speak "Bear." They just hear a lot of LOUD GROWLING. So they decide to hightail it out of there, and the Bear family gets to enjoy the tents and snacks that are left behind.
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Meet the Creators
Patrick Horne loves bringing humor to heartfelt stories about the everyday experiences that kids encounter. Patrick lives in Texas, where he teaches fitness at a trilingual charter school. He has three rascally sons, a loving wife, and a fear of stepping on LEGOs. Bear and the Three Goldilocks is his debut as an author.
Dan Yaccarino is an award-winning author and illustrator known for his bold, energetic style and popular children's books. He's also the creator and producer of several animated series based on his books. His award-winning work has been featured around the world, translated into many languages, and adapted into toys, musicals, and more, earning him recognition as "an American original."
Glimpse into the Book
Discussion Questions
Who were the main characters in the story?
Where did the Goldilocks family go at the beginning of the book?
What did the Goldilocks family make before leaving their campsite?
Why did the Goldilocks family leave their campsite?
Who came to the campsite while the family was gone?
What did Bear do when he found the food?
What item did Bear try besides the food?
Where did Bear fall asleep?
What did the Goldilocks family find when they returned?
Why didn't the Goldilocks family understand Mama Bear and Papa Bear?
What happened when the two families finally met?
Why did the Goldilocks family decide to leave instead of stay?
Is Bear a troublemaker or just curious? Explain.
Did the Goldilocks family or the bears handle the situation better? Explain.
Have you ever made a mess by accident like Bear? What happened?
How is this story different from the traditional Goldilocks and the Three Bears story?
Why is it important to respect other people's space and belongings?
How would you feel if someone came into your home without permission? Why?
Book Activities
Draw and color a picture of your favorite scene from the story.
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