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Goldilocks and Just the One Bear

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Goldilocks and Just the One Bear by Leigh Hodgkinson is a delightful twist on the classic fairy tale, where a bear accidentally finds himself in a bustling city. As he navigates this unfamiliar environment filled with peculiar objects and people, he stumbles upon a home that unexpectedly reminds him of his own past adventures. This charming story offers a fresh perspective and a surprising connection between past and present.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This delightful children's book offers a charming twist on the classic Goldilocks tale, where an unexpected visitor stumbles into the human world. You might enjoy it if you appreciate humorous stories with whimsical illustrations that add an extra layer of fun, making it a perfect read for both adults and children to enjoy together.

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Goldilocks and Just the One Bear

Many years have passed since Goldilocks caused chaos at the Bears' house in the woods, but what happens when Little Bear as was wanders out of his fairytale and into the big city where Goldilocks now lives? This paperback editions includes a free audio reading via download.

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Award-winning artist and animator Leigh Hodgkinson is the creator of this funny and clever fractured fairytale based on the familiar story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Goldilocks is now grown up with a family and a rather smart apartment, so how will she react to coming home and finding that a very lost bear has been scoffing porridge, breaking chairs and sleeping in beds? Will she be cross, or is it finally time to make amends?

Comes with a free audio reading featuring music and using children's voices - accessible anywhere and anytime you're connected to the internet by scanning a QR code on your smartphone or tablet.

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Goldilocks and Just the One Bear by Leigh Hodgkinson is praised for its humour and charming illustrations, which appeal to both children and adults. The storyline is a clever twist on the classic Goldilocks tale, offering a fresh perspective with a bear lost in the human world. Reviews highlight its fun, engaging narrative and the delightful way it concludes the tale.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857630445

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Leigh Hodgkinson

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Leigh Hodgkinson is an award-winning animator and worked as art director on the BAFTA-award winning animated series, Charlie and Lola. She is also an award-winning children's book author and illustrator, who is absolutely passionate about writing, making things up and daydreaming. Among her many brilliant picture books is Don't Dip Your Chips in Your Drink, Kate, written by Caryl Hart, which won Highly Commended in the 2010 Sheffield Children's Book Award, Picture Book Category. Leigh lives and works in Surrey and is married with a baby daughter.

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