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Goldilocks (A Hashtag Cautionary Tale)

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Goldilocks (A Hashtag Cautionary Tale) by Jeanne Willis is a modern twist on the classic tale, highlighting the misadventures of a young girl who becomes obsessed with social media. Goldilocks shares her experiences online without considering the consequences, leading to unexpected results. The story cleverly combines traditional narrative with a contemporary message about online behaviour and privacy.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to modern twists on classic fairy tales intertwined with contemporary lessons. Its engaging narrative addresses children's curiosity about social media, offering a playful but meaningful cautionary tale that reflects on the potential risks and consequences of sharing too much online.

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Goldilocks (A Hashtag Cautionary Tale)

Everyone loves Goldilocks’ hilarious online videos, but in her quest to get more likes, more laughs and more hits, she tries something a little more daring: stealing porridge #pipinghot, breaking chairs #fun, and using someone else’s bed #sleep.

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Everyone loves Goldilocks’ hilarious online videos, but in her quest to get more likes, more laughs, and more hits, she tries something a little more daring: stealing porridge #pipinghot, breaking chairs #fun, and using someone else’s bed #sleep. What will Daddy Bear do when he sees that online?

A hilarious cautionary tale for a new generation of internet-users from the prize-winning partnership of Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross, the third of its kind following Chicken Clicking and Troll Stinks.

Series: Online Safety Picture Books

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Goldilocks (A Hashtag Cautionary Tale) by Jeanne Willis is widely praised for its sharp wit and lively illustrations, offering a contemporary twist on the traditional tale. It is celebrated as a sophisticated fable suitable for the digital age. Critics highlight its brilliance and value, suggesting it should be included in educational settings due to its appeal beyond the standard picture-book audience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783448784

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tony Ross
  • Illustrated by Tony Ross

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 271.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 165g

Pages: 28

About the Author

Jeanne Willis (Author) Jeanne Willis is an award-winning children's author and scriptwriter. She had her first picture book published by Andersen at the age of 21, and has won the Silver Medal Smarties Prize (Tadpole's Promise), the Nasen Special Needs Award (Susan Laughs), the Sheffield Children's Book Award (Who’s in The Loo) and the Red House Children's Book Award (Bottoms Up). Jeanne has also worked on scripts for TV, including Polly Pocket and The Slow Norris, and a pilot TV series for Dr Xargle.Tony Ross (Illustrator) Tony Ross has been illustrating books for 50 years, and has been published all over the world. He is perhaps best known for his much-loved Little Princess series, which has been adapted for TV and is currently showing on Channel 5's Milkshake, and for his collaboration on David Walliams’ best-selling children’s books. Tony’s books have been shortlisted for the The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (Slug Needs a Hug) and the Kate Greenaway (Dr Xargle's Book of Earth Tiggers), and Tadpole’s Promise won the Silver Medal Smarties Prize. He was named as the best-selling illustrator in the UK for three years in a row, and he is the UK’s libraries' most-borrowed illustrator. He lives in Macclesfield.

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