In Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears by Corey Rosen Schwartz and Beth Coulton, there is a slight difference from the traditional story. These three bears are in a band. However, they are in need of a singer. While they are busy auditioning potential singers, Goldi wanders into their home. In typical three bears fashion, she investigates and spies their recording studio. One microphone is too tall, one is too short, but one is just right. As the story continues, the bears return home. Goldi has fallen asleep. When the bears wake her, she screams in perfect pitch. The bears finally found a singer. This band goes on to become a chart-topping group known as Goldi Rocks and the Great Three Bear Band!
This funny, updated version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears could easily be used to compare and contrast with other story versions. The book ending could also be continued to tell a story about the band playing concerts all over the world. What do you think will happen with this band in the future?
Last week's book discussed goals and family. This week's Book of the Week also focuses on family. This family has a goal to find a singer for their band. They work together to seek someone to sing in the band. It just so happens they find Goldi right before their eyes and asleep on the keyboard. They succeed in finding a singer and find more success as their band becomes popular. When we work together (and in their case, it's family collaborating), chances of succeeding increase.
