Goldilocks and the Three Crocodiles
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A whimsical twist on the classic fairy tale, 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears', where Goldilocks stumbles upon the home of three crocodiles while exploring the jungle. The story follows her adventures as she learns about respecting others' property and the value of kindness. A fabulously funny take on a classic story from two giants of children’s books! Goldilocks and her little dog are off on an adventure, looking for that house again – the one with the chairs, the porridge and beds. The sound of the sea calls to them and before they know it, they have found quite a different sort of a house . . . there are bowls, and chairs and sort-of beds . . . plus some rather unexpected and hilarious inhabitants! From Michael Rosen, the highly regarded author of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, comes this wonderful new take on the famous nursery rhyme, brilliantly brought to life by David Melling, the creator of Hugless Douglas.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think Goldilocks went into the crocodiles' house?
What do you think Goldilocks learned from her adventure with the crocodiles?
How do you think the crocodiles felt when they found Goldilocks in their home?
If you were Goldilocks, what would you have done differently?
How can we show respect for other people's belongings and spaces?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in Goldilocks’ shoes and explore different scenarios or choices she could have made.
Discuss the emotions of each character at various points in the story to help your child understand perspectives.
Relate the story’s themes to real-life situations in your child’s world, such as respecting others' belongings and personal space.
Use expressive reading to demonstrate the feelings of Goldilocks and the crocodiles, enhancing your child's emotional comprehension.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respect for others' property
Explanation: Goldilocks learns the importance of respecting others' belongings when she faces the consequences after interacting with the crocodiles' possessions without permission.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding the importance of asking for permission before using or touching someone else’s things, fostering mutual respect and consideration.
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences
Explanation: Throughout the book, Goldilocks' actions lead to various outcomes, teaching her that every action has a consequence.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children grasp the concept of cause and effect, and encourages them to think before they act, understanding that their actions will have outcomes.
Example Lesson: Importance of honesty
Explanation: Goldilocks learns to be honest and tell the truth about her actions to the crocodiles, which helps resolve the conflicts in the story.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of honesty in mending mistakes and building trust in relationships, crucial for social interactions and personal integrity.
Example Lesson: Apologizing and making amends
Explanation: After realizing her mistakes, Goldilocks apologizes to the crocodiles, demonstrating how sincere apologies can lead to forgiveness and conflict resolution.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of apologizing when they have wronged someone and how taking responsibility for their actions can mend relationships and ease tensions.