FICTION

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

by Mara ALPERIN
9781589254589. ea vol: 32p. (My First Fairy Tale). Tiger Tales. 2015. Tr. $7.99. lib. ed. $23.99.
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PreS-K—In this picture book series, readers are presented with retellings of classic fairy tales. The Billy Goats Gruff sticks to the traditional story but uses speech bubbles for the characters' dialogue. Goldilocks differs a little in what the child finds fault with in the bears' accommodations, but the original premise holds. The books introduce some new vocabulary for little listeners, and the images are bright, cartoonlike, and accessible. Page layouts vary from spreads to half-pages to vignettes.
VERDICT For libraries looking to add simple fairy-tale retellings for the nursery school set, these would be a decent addition.
Reviewed by Emily E. Lazio, The Smithtown Special Library District, NY
These standard retellings are mostly traditional with the expected twists and tangles. Only "Jack" is changed: Jack makes one trip up the beanstalk instead of three, which robs this version of suspenseful buildup and richness. The cartoon illustrations, featuring googly-eyed characters, match the light tone of the texts. Glossy, thick, sturdy paper will stand up to many readings. No sources are provided. Review covers these My First Fairy Tales titles: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
, Apr 01, 2015

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