Little Pop-Ups: Goldilocks and the Three Bears: A Book of Opposites
Little Pop-Ups Series
What’s inside...
This charming book takes young readers on an adventure with Goldilocks as she explores the home of the three bears. With delightful pop-ups and a focus on learning the concept of opposites, children are engaged in a classic fairy tale while being introduced to early educational concepts. Introduce your baby to fairy tales and opposites with sturdy Ladybird Little Pop-Ups. Based on the popular tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, this simplified story with sturdy, integrated pop-ups is perfect for parents and toddlers to explore the magic of reading and learning together. Nila Aye's beautiful illustrations bring the story to life as each spread features a central pop-up and a pair of opposites highlighted for your child to learn.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-5
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Goldilocks felt when she saw the three different bowls of porridge? Which one would you choose and why?
How were the chairs and beds different? Can you describe each one?
Why do you think Goldilocks chose the smallest items in the house? How do opposites help us understand her choices better?
What lesson did Goldilocks learn by the end of the story?
If you could change one thing in the story, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to compare and contrast the sizes and features of objects in your home, enhancing their understanding of opposites.
Ask your child to express how they would feel in Goldilocks’ situation, fostering empathy and perspective-taking.
Discuss the importance of respecting others' belongings, tying the story’s themes to real-life morals and ethics.
Prompt your child to imagine alternative endings or different scenarios, boosting their creative thinking skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding opposites
Explanation: Through engaging pop-ups, the book introduces the concept of opposites, such as big and small, using familiar scenes from 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'.
Real-World Application: Children can use this concept to describe objects and experiences in their everyday environment, increasing their vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Example Lesson: Respecting others' property
Explanation: Goldilocks enters the home of the three bears and uses their belongings without permission, teaching children about respecting others' personal space and possessions.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of asking for permission before using someone else’s belongings, fostering respect and good manners.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: The story shows the consequences Goldilocks faces after making choices without considering their impact, such as the bears' reactions when they return home.
Real-World Application: This helps children understand that their actions affect others and encourages them to think before acting.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Goldilocks tries different chairs, bowls of porridge, and beds to find what suits her best, highlighting a basic form of problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this approach to various situations in their lives, learning to evaluate options to find the most suitable solution.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: The character of Goldilocks learns a lesson by the end of the story about making better choices, emphasizing the value of learning from errors.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to view mistakes as opportunities for growth and to adapt their future behaviors accordingly.