In "The 3 Bears and Goldilocks" by Margaret Willey, the classic tale unfolds as curious Goldilocks stumbles upon the cozy home of the three bears. As the bears are out for a walk, Goldilocks explores their house, tasting their porridge, trying out their chairs, and settling into their beds. Her mischief leads to unexpected consequences when the bears return home to find their belongings disturbed. The story emphasizes themes of curiosity, respect for others' property, and the importance of home. With delightful illustrations and a charming retelling, this version brings new life to a beloved fairy tale. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2008 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers .

Margaret Willey has published in many genres--picture books, fiction and poetry. She has written six young adult novels, most recently Facing the Music , (Delacorte 1997). In 2002, Clever Beatrice (Atheneum, 2001) won the Charlotte Zolotow Award for best text in a picture book. Her most recent picture book is The 3 Bears and Goldilocks (Atheneum, 2008). A Summer of Silk Moths marks her return to young adult fiction. She lives in Grand Haven, Michigan. Visit her online at www. margaretwilley. com.