The Three Bears

Name: The Three Bears
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780307021403
Price: 6.99 NZD
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By Golden Books

Series: Little Golden Book

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The Three Bears by Golden Books is a children's classic that tells the story of a family of three bears who live in a quaint forest cottage. Their lives take an unexpected turn when a curious girl named Goldilocks enters their home while they're out. The tale unfolds as she explores their house, trying different porridge, chairs, and beds, ultimately learning important lessons about boundaries and respect.
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This classic Little Golden Book edition of the famous folk tale has had many imitators, but none can measure up to the way illustrator Feodor Rojankovsky brought Goldilocks and the three bears to life. Originally published in 1948, The Three Bears is now back in print for a new generation of fans.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780307021403

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 August 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

Illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 112g

Pages: 24

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About the Author

Born in Russia, FEODOR ROJANKOVSKY (1891-1970) immigrated to the United States in 1941. He immediately began working on books for his friend Georges Duplaix's company, Artists and Writers Guild, which had just begun to produce a new line of titles called Little Golden Books. Rojankovsky went on to become one of the most prolific illustrators of Golden Books. In 1956, he was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Frog Went A-Courtin'.

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