23 Versions of Goldilocks and the three bears stories. Read various versions of this classic story. Have fun comparing these fractured fairy tales.
23 Versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears Story
We all know and love this classic story. It is so fun to read different versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears story. Whether you’re comparing and contrasting or just reading them for fun, students are sure to enjoy these fractured fairy tales.
#1 Goldie and the Three Hares by Margie Palatini
Goldilocks falls down a rabbit hole while running from the three bears. In the beginning, Mama Hare, Papa Hare, and Little Baby Hare try their hardest to make the “just right” environment for Goldi and her injured foot. Their feelings quickly change and they come up with a plan to get her out of there.
This book is included in this Engaging Readers Unit:
#2 Deep in the Forest by Brinton Turkle
A wonderful wordless picture book that tells the story of a little bear that wanders into a country home. He finds his way to the little girl’s bed before he is scared away. Wordless books are great for developing vocabulary and oral language.
#3 Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas by Natasha Yim
A fun Chinese twist about a little girl and three pandas. Goldy visits her panda neighbors to finds them not home. She makes herself comfortable on Little Chan’s futon after eating his rice porridge and breaking his rocking chair.
This book is included in this Engaging Readers Unit:
#4 Goldilocks and the Three Bears story retold by James Marshall
A naughty Goldilocks takes the shortcut through the forest on her way to buy muffins. Meanwhile, three brown bears take a bicycle ride while their porridge cools. Goldilocks finds her way inside a house and soon discovers who it belongs to.
This book is included in this Engaging Readers Unit:
#5 Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears by Corey Rosen Schwartz & Beth Coulton
A rock-and-roll bear family is looking for a singer for their band. While they set out to find one, Goldi Rocks finds herself trying out musical instruments inside their home. The bears come home to find Goldi asleep on the piano. She awakes with a scream that is a perfect high C. So of course, she joins the band!
#6 Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Caralyn Buehner
A jump-roping Goldilocks is looking for jump-roping friends. She jumps her way through the bear’s house eating porridge, breaking a chair and lastly, taking a nap.
This book is included in this Engaging Readers Unit:
#7 Me and You by Anthony Browne
This Goldilocks and The Three Bears story is truly a unique version. The story pattern is similar to the traditional Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but the illustrations are so neat and different. One side of the page is about the three bears; whereas, the other side shows only pictures of “Goldilocks” and how she finds her way into the bear’s home.
#8 Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems
I love that Mo Willems wrote a fractured version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. It does have a bit of a twist, though. Three dinosaurs have a plan to trap Goldilocks inside their home.
This book is included in this Engaging Readers Unit:
#9 Goldilocks and Just One Bear by Leigh Hodgkinson
I had to have this book on the my list as it is an interesting version of the Goldilocks and the Three bears story! A bear gets lost in the big, loud city. He finds a quiet apartment and takes a rest. The bear awakes to loud shouting and soon recognizes a special person from his past.
#10 Goldie Socks and the Three Libearians by Jackie Mims Hopkins
Goldie Socks discovers a cottage made of books. She cautiously peeks inside to find a library. She finds a book and a place to read that was just right for her. Soon after, the three libearians return from lunch and join her for a story.
#11 Leola and the Honeybears by Melodye Benson Rosales
This Goldilocks and the Three Bears story is an African-American retelling. Leola takes a stroll away from her Grandmama’s cottage and gets lost in the woods. She runs away from sly Ol’ Mister Weasel and finds a house with some yummy pie. She soon meets the Honeybear family, who helps Leola find her way back to her Grandmother.
#12 Goldiclucks and the Three Bears by Charlotte Guillan
A small chick named Goldiclucks plays the role of Goldilocks in this fractured fairy tale.
#13 Dusty Locks and the Three Bears by Susan Lowell
A fun western twist! Three grizzly bears get an unwelcome visit from a dirty little girl that ran away from home. Dusty Locks ate the bear cub’s red-hot beans, broke his stool, and slept on his little straw mattress.
#14 Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Gerda Muller
Goldilocks’ family worked in a circus. One day, the traveling caravan stopped at the edge of a forest. Goldilocks went to pick some flowers and she stumbled upon a house in the woods.
#15 The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett
Aloo-ki finds the biggest igloo she’s ever seen. She looks inside and smells the delicious smell of soup. She goes in and tries on boots and finds a nice cozy place to sleep. The three polar bears return and Aloo-ki takes off to find her snow dogs.
#16 Rubia and the Three Osos by Susan Middleton Elya
A fun, Spanish flair in this fractured fairy tale. Little Miss Rubia gets away from the three bears but decides to do a good deed. She comes back to visit with some soup and glue to fix the chair.
#17 Tackylocks and the Three Bears by Helen Lester
Tacky and his penguin companions put on a play about the three bears for Mrs. Beakly’s school.
#18 Goldie and the Three Bears by Diane Stanley
Goldie was a picky little girl and knew exactly what she liked. She had a hard time finding a “just right” friend until she got off the bus at the wrong stop and found someone new.
#19 Goldilocks and the Three Bears retold by Jan Brett
This book is full of beautiful illustrations and follows the original story pretty closely.
#20 Goatilocks and the Three Bears by Erica S. Perl
Goatilocks lived down the road from the family of bears. When the bears went for a walk, she decided to explore their house. After eating the porridge (and spoon), the chair, and the little bed she fell asleep on the floor. She felt bad and wanted to make things right, so she brought the bear family a gift they could all eat together.
#21 Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks! by Nancy Loewen
Baby bear tells his version of Goldilocks and The Three Bears story. A cool modern twist in this fun story.
#22 Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Gennady Spirin
This book follows the traditional pattern and adds a Renaissance flair to the Goldilocks and The Three Bears story.
#23 Goldilocks Returns by Lisa Ernst
Goldilocks returns to the bears’ cabin several years later and does a little fixing up to make amends for her past behavior.
I hope you enjoyed these versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears story!
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