Books with title Goldilocks Breaks In

Katherine, who has grown up in the comfort and safety of her father’s palace, finds herself drawn to the cottage where her late grandmother grew up. Lured by the mysteries of the forest, and alarmed by talk of marriage between her sister and their cousin, she follows her Great-Aunt Rose into the unknown. Although Katherine enjoys the simple life, she begins to fear for Rose’s sanity as the old woman recalls her childhood experiences, so fantastical they must surely have been imagined. She also fears the rumours of dangerous animals nearby, but an encounter with three bears leads her to discover that her aunt’s stories are true, and that the forest holds secrets even Rose never dreamed of. A retelling of ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’.

Readers will be thrilled with this charming retelling of the memorable story of Goldilocks. The classic tale is retold to focus on distinct sounds and encourage readers to practice key phonics concepts, such as word-building and sounding out words. Colorful illustrations support the text and aid in the understanding of the narrative. Key concepts are reinforced by activities that encourage readers to look to the illustrations to spot items with certain sounds. This engaging volume supports the understanding of the different phonemes covered in early childhood education curriculum.