Classics, Nonfiction, and Children's Literature
Goldilocks by Ruth Sanderson (Little, Brown, 2009). Although Ms Sanderson’s story begins in a traditional way, the end has a rewarding twist. Goldilocks stays to help make the beds, repair baby bear’s chair, and then, just when she thinks she will be eaten, she suggests her gathered blueberries. The book includes a recipe for the blueberry muffins
Goldie and the Three Bears by Diane Stanley (HarperCollins 2007). As the cover suggests, Ms Stanley’s version of the story has an autumn setting. Young Goldie is a picky girl who only likes her peanut butter sandwiches one way, loves to read books every afternoon, and otherwise ostracizes friends by her honesty about her preferences. One day,
Rubia and the Three Osos by Susan Middleton Elya, illustrated by Melissa Sweet (Hyperion Books, 2010). Rubia is a retelling of the story, using interspersed Spanish vocabulary words. The family of bears leaves their sopa (soup) on the table when they go for their walk, and Goldilocks discovers it is caliente and frío, a chair is too suave, and so forth. Raisin didn’t
The 3 Bears and Goldilocks by Margaret Wiley, illustrated by Heather Solomon (Atheneum Books, 2008). Margaret Wiley’s retelling is one I kept thinking of as I pondered this project. In fact, her creative retelling prompted me to consider this project in the first place! Goldilocks is a curious girl, and her father warns her in the beginning
I’m actually doing the telling here because my son wouldn’t talk loud enough. He can do it just fine, I promise. I think the video camera made him nervous. But he sure loves watching it! I realize by posting this that I reveal myself as quite a nerd. But you already knew that, right?
Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Roberto Piumini, illustrated by Valentina Salmaso (Storybook Classics). My son said of Piumini’s version, “It’s not a good story. Goldilocks did not say sorry.” But she doesn’t say “sorry” in many of the books, so I’m not sure why this one stood out as not a favorite for him. It’s true
Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Emma Chichester Clark (Candlewick Press, 2010). As with James Marshall’s version, Ms. Clarks’ version has a distinct voice in the telling. Her Goldilocks is not as obnoxious as James Marshall’s, but she still deserves to be laughed at in the end (and to hide under her bed for a week). I
Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Gennady Spirin (Marshall Cavendish, 2009). Gennady Spirin’s story reminds me a lot of Jan Brett’s, in that his story seems to have a distinct voice, thanks to its distinct realistic illustrations. To be honest, I am not a fan of the dark illustrations in this one. The bears and the house
“Goldilocks and the Three Bears” in Yummy by Lucy Cousins (Candlewick, 2009). Lucy Cousins also has a distinct illustration style. Although the story was standard and nothing stood out to me or to my son, the bright illustrations may be a favorite. It comes in a collection with seven other fairy tales retold and illustrated by Ms. Cousins,
The Three Bears by Byron Barton (Harper, 1991). Byron Barton’s illustrated story is as basic as it can be, yet I have always enjoyed Mr. Barton’s simple stories and illustrations for a young child. He seems to show that less is more, that patterns and simplicity seem to capture the reader in ways that detailed illustrations do
Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Jan Brett (Puffin, 1996). Jan Brett’s strength is in her detailed illustrations. She is the master of detail. I love the depiction of Goldilocks; she looks like a girl from a photograph given the painstaking detail. I also particularly like the details on the three different bowls of porridge.
Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall (Dial, 1988). James Marshall’s version is the one, of all of these, that we own. Goldilocks is a rotten and dense girl with a strong personality. It is just so funny. We’ve also seen the Scholastic animation of the story, which use the same illustrations, and James
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