Goldie and the Three Bears

Goldie is very particular about what and who she likes and doesn’t like, and she hasn’t found a friend who’s “just right” for her. But one day Goldie gets off the school bus at the wrong stop and enters a stranger’s house, opening a door to new possibilities…

Another lovely retelling from Diane Stanley brings new light to an old story. With deceptively simple drawings setting up familiar surroundings for young readers, and clear, concise, sensitive writing, Goldie is sure to make any kid who feels left out right at home. Stanley makes lemons out of lemonade with the old story, and the Goldie makes the most of a tough situation, with a little help from a new friend.

Summary:
One day Goldie gets off the bus at the wrong stop and has to find someplace to call her mom. She finds a cute little house and enters when no one answers the door. Inside she finds her favorite sandwich, her favorite book, and a very comfortable bed. She falls asleep only to dream about 3 bears coming home to find her, but it wasn't a dream! But instead of being upset, the 3 bears are understanding and Goldie and the Baby Bear become fast friends.

Personal Reaction:
I love this twist on the classic Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Instead of Goldie being frightened and running, she finds the friend that she needs and has been wanting. Instead of teaching us to be scared of what's different, it shows us that different isn't always a show more bad thing.

Classroom Extensions:
Students could be divided into groups and could compare and contrast what they have in common and in what ways that they differ.
Students could also tell the class what someone might expect if they were to visit that student's house one day. This would be really interesting if there are different cultural backgrounds in the classroom. show less

Goldie is on a quest for perfection and can never seem to get satisfied. She can't find the perfect friend, the perfect hat. So when the bus drops her off at the wrong house one day after school and she finds all of her favorite things, she knows that she has found the perfect friend. This is an excellent update to the old classic because it adds more character depth to Goldie and is more relatable to today's youth. It opens up conversations about what to do if you're lost or if you get off at the wrong bus stop and about making friends and not being too picky. This story is recommended for ages 4-5.

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.

This common story has added a new twist with an alternative ending to the story that we all know. A fun book that could be used for teachers to get their students to think about alternative endings to stories they may already know.

Goldie and the Three Bears is a traditional literature picture book. It is about a girl who couldn't find a perfect friend. One day the bus left her and she went into a house to ask for help. She found a bed, a chair and a sandwich that were like she just liked them. She took a nap on the perfect not too hard and not too soft bed. When she woke up she found out that in that house lived a family of bears. After finding out that all the things she liked belong to the girl bear, Goldie was invited to stay and play with baby bear. Goldie finally found the perfect friend she was looking for.

This book was a version of the original tradtional literature story of Goldilocks and the three bears. In this version Goldie is very specifc in everything that she likes and even in choosing her friends. One day when she misses the bus she enters an empty house and eats the sandwich, sits on their couch and sleeps in the beds of the 3 bears. When they arrive at home they find her sleeping in baby bears bed and instantly Goldie and baby bear become good friends