Goldilocks and the Just One Bear written and illustrated by Leigh Hodkinson is a sequel that totally surprised me. I have mentioned before and will probably mention again that I love fractured fairy tales. This takes that idea to a new level. When I saw this book in the library I was intrigued by the title and the cover art. I knew it was going to be a "new" version of the fairy tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears. As I was reading it I realized it wasn't just a new version but the story of what happened to Goldilocks when she grew up. I also recognized the illustrations as being similar to the Boris books I like so much and was to discover it is the same author. I love the expression's on the bear's face--priceless. This is a really fun story to read aloud. I think this is the perfect story time book or bedtime book. It is the kind of book that is just read straight through but discussed as it is read. I like all the comparisons to the original fairy tale and the little twist at the end. Not a surprising twist but one a child would understand. It really is a clever book. A must have for the classroom or child's library.
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