Goldilocks and the Three Bears - 2nd Edition by Gerda Muller (Hardcover)

About the Book

When Goldilocks gets lost in the woods, she discovers a pretty house where everything comes in three sizes; big, medium and very little! Who could live here? And what will happen when they find Goldilocks sleeping in their home?

Book Synopsis

A lively twist on a classic fairy tale, full of character and fun, from the acclaimed creator of the USBBY-honored A Year in Our New Garden.

When Goldilocks gets lost in the woods, she discovers a pretty house where everything comes in three sizes; big, medium and very little! Who could live here? And what will happen when they find Goldilocks sleeping in their home?

This classic tale about curiosity and respect is given a lively twist by renowned author and illustrator Gerda Muller, creator of USBBY-honored A Year in Our New Garden, and is bursting with detail and character on every page.

Review Quotes

Praise for the first edition:

'Children will relish the myriad small details in the artwork, including the many objects that come in threes; beekeeping stations near the house, balls along the path, piggy banks on the nightstand, bear-shaped chairbacks, bear-themed art on the walls, and bear-head umbrella handles... While there are many versions of this story out there, here's one worth adding to collections.'
- Booklist Online

'Muller's version of the three bears adds a delightful mix of tradition and the modern day... Muller's illustrations are done in an understated color palette with dashes of vivacious reds. The bears' home is wonderfully traditional with a Dutch door, carved wooden chairs, and matching comforters on the beds in different colors but all with a bee motif. No one will wonder why Goldilocks enters and stays. It is all so very inviting and cozy... This is a cheery and slightly modernized version of the traditional story that will be welcome in library collections or as a great bedtime pick.'
- Wakingbraincells blog

'A wonderful interpretation of this classic story with timeless, intricate illustrations offering wonderful extra detail for parents and children to spot together.'
- Tammy Dolling

About the Author

Gerda Muller is an acclaimed Dutch children�s author and illustrator. Born in 1926 in Naarden, Netherlands, Gerda studied at the Fine Arts School of Amsterdam and L'�cole Estienne of Paris and has lived in France for over 70 years. Gerda's greatest inspiration is her love of nature and her picture books are treasured for their vibrant and detailed illustrations of the natural world. Gerda has illustrated over 120 books for children many of which have been translated into multiple languages. She is the creator of The Wildwood Elves, The Town Musicians of Bremen, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, the wordless Seasons board books, Where Do They Go When It Rains?, A Year Around the Great Oak, and A Year in Our New Garden, a USBBY Outstanding International Book.