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“Someone has been lying in my bed—and she‘s still there!”

Great for teaching sequencing, comparing versions of folktales, and discussing choices and consequences. Students love acting out the story with “too big, too small, just right” patterns.

This is a folktale, since it is a story passed down orally through generations that teaches lessons about behavior and consequences. Goldilocks carelessly enters the bears‘ home, tries their food, chairs, and beds, and faces the results of her actions when the bears return. Marshall‘s playful retelling and humorous illustrations give the classic tale a lighthearted twist while keeping its traditional cautionary message intact.

“And they never did.“

We could use this for a classroom discussion by asking students to identify the lesson or moral of the story, such as respecting others‘ belongings. Students could compare Goldilocks‘ choices with the bears‘ reactions and discuss consequences of actions. We could also explore the fantasy elements, like talking bears, and ask why the author included them.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall is a traditional literature book published in 1989. It received the Caldecott Honor. This book is considered a fairytale. It is considered a fairytale because it includes talking bears and other imaginative, fictional elements. The story teaches a lesson about curiosity and respecting others‘ property, which is common in fairy tales.

“This porridge is too hot!” said Goldilocks.

As a teacher, I would use this book to teach sequencing (beginning, middle, end), cause and effect, or comparing characters‘ perspectives. It also provides opportunities for discussing respect, responsibility, and making good choices. This is also just a fun book for children. I loved reading this book as a child, so I can't wait to read it to my future classes.

This book is published in 1988 by James Marshall. It is also a Caldecott winner. This book is a fairy-tale. Goldilocks and the Three Bears is a fairy tale because it is a traditional story that has been passed down through generations and takes place in a timeless, make-believe setting. It also includes talking animals and a clear moral lesson, which are common features of fairy tales.

“I know,“ said Papa Bear

This book is a Fairy Tale (Caldecott honor) because the bear talks and has a fully furnished house, which is not realistic.

I can use the Fairy Tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears can be used in the classroom to practice comprehension. The students can practice retelling the story through a sequence of events, identifying the beginning, middle, and end.

“once there was a little girl named goldilocks“

I would use this along with other books to teach point of view.

This book is a folktale because it has animals taking on human traits, and its a story that is passed through generations.

“And he was not amused.“

I would use this to talk about respecting one anothers belongings.:)

“But to tell the truth Goldilocks was one of those naughty little girls who do exactly as they please”

I would use this to talk about respecting one anothers belongings.

Traditional Literature- Caldecott Honor Book Published 1989

This book is categorized as a fairytale, it features imaginative characters and settings, a clear moral lesson for children about respecting others' property and manners, and the use of the literary “rule of three“ for repetition and emphasis.

“But to tell the truth Goldilocks was one of those naughty little girls who do exactly as they please”

I would use this book in my classroom because it is a classic story that every child should hear, and the illustrations are cute and entertaining to look at.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall published in 1989 is a fun story which depicts Goldilocks as a ornery girl who gets whatever she wants. It has very fun illustrations and is a fun twist on the usual idea of people as a family of bears.

"A few minutes later Goldilocks arrived at the bears house"

I really enjoyed this story, I feel like it could be used for a unit on different versions of fairytales.

This story is a retelling of Goldilocks and the three bears but in a more humorous manner.

“But to tell the truth Goldilocks was one of those naughty little girls who do exactly as they please.“

I would use this book in my classroom because it is a classic story that every child should hear, and the illustrations are cute and entertaining to look at.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall (1989) is a fun story which depicts Goldilocks as an ornery girl who gets whatever she wants. It has very fun illustrations and is'a fun twist on the usual idea people have of a family of bears.

“But I hope we never see her again‘”

The illustrations in this book are very detailed and would be interesting to talk about during a read aloud.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall (1989) is a retelling of the classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Goldilocks takes a shortcut through the woods and ends up in the home of three bears, where she makes a mess. The three bears return to find their home has been messed with and find Goldilocks.

“But I hope we never see her again‘”

The illustrations in this book are very detailed and would be interesting to talk about during a read aloud

Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall (1989) is a retelling of the classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Goldilocks takes a shortcut through the woods and ends up in the home of three bears, where she makes a mess. The three bears return to find their home has been messed with and find Goldilocks.