review by Joy Sills Hardin
The cutest retelling of Goldilocks by Lois Wickstrom is a great way to introduce simple machines and get cross curricular with science, math, reading, etc.
Reviewed by Tiffany Davis for Readers' Favorite 5 stars
The message in this short story is simple and offers the opportunity for children to relate to the main character of Goldilocks when she helps the Bear family by fixing things in the house.
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Jill Smith: "Lois is so good a putting a twist on old fairytales. This one is a feel-good version of Goldilocks and the three bears. ...This Goldilocks was very clever and fixed things in the house....Children can learn that things can be repaired not discarded. In this consumer age - six simple machines - is a valuable lesson. The artwork by Nicole Hehn is childlike in simplicity enhancing the overall effect of the book."
Edwards Book Club: " This illustrated version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears combines a traditional tale with scientific principles, making it a treat for those who like a fairy tale and those who like science and gadgets. At the end of the book, the six machines are explained, adding learning to the enjoyment of the story. Meant for young readers and listeners, both girls and boys will find something to entertain them."
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ReaderViewKids
I think kids of all ages will like this story, and older kids can learn how to fix things like Goldilocks does. Maybe when I'm bigger I can fix things too.
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Midwest Book Review
Goldilocks does know how to use these simple machines and she leaves the Three Bears' house better than she found it! Very highly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for children ages 4-8.
