Goldilocks

Written by Darcy Pattison · Illustrated by Soraya Bartolomé

Goldilocks' fame can't save her from nosy neighbors and looming trouble. Will she escape folktale-jail?

4.3 Goodreads · 6 ratings

32 pages· 520L

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Bookroo's summary

Goldilocks, with her bold-gold hair and notorious reputation, believes she can get away with anything—until her glitzy neighbors start talking. As they take action against her antics, Goldilocks faces the challenge of using her fame to avoid folktale-jail. Will her charm be enough, or will she finally meet her match? This playful twist on a classic tale is filled with clever wordplay and unexpected turns, making it a delightful read for all ages.

From the publisher

Have you heard of Goldilocks?Of course, you have! She’s the name-fame-dame. That long-strong, bold-gold hair has earned her an international reputation.And she knows it.Goldilocks thinks she can do anything she wants.Breaking and entering? No problem.Theft? No problem.Damaging property? No problem.Until…the glitzy-see neighbors are tick-tock-talking. And they decide to take action.Will Goldilocks be able to use her fame-name to get out of trouble? Or will she wind up in folktale-jail?This fun spoof on Goldilocks is rollicking with word play: “Papa Troll clomped-stomped. ‘Someone ate my meal for real. It’s all woebegone-gone.’” This retelling of the folk/fairy tale creates a children’s picture book that is sure to become a read-aloud classic.

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