Reading Champion: Goldilocks and the Three Bears: Independent Reading Purple 8

A little hungry girl lost in the woods discovers a home belonging to a family of bears in this classic retelling of a fairy tale. Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practice and reinforce their developing reading skills, with engaging artwork and a reading activity. Perfect for 5-7 year olds or those reading book band purple.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 24 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2022
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived a little girl named Goldilocks. She was a curious and adventurous soul, always eager to explore the world around her. One day, while wandering through the woods, Goldilocks stumbled upon a beautiful home belonging to a family of bears.

The house was warm and inviting, with a cozy fireplace and a soft bed that seemed to beckon her to take a rest. But Goldilocks was a little hungry, and she knew that she couldn't enter the house without asking permission. So, she knocked on the door and waited patiently for someone to answer.

After a few moments, a large, gruff bear opened the door. Goldilocks was taken aback by his appearance, but she was also struck by his kindness. "Hello there, little girl," he said. "What can I do for you?"

Goldilocks explained that she had come across the house and was curious to see inside. The bear invited her in, and she was amazed by the beautiful decor and the delicious smell of food that filled the air.

But as Goldilocks looked around, she noticed that the three bowls of porridge on the table were not quite right. The first bowl was too hot, the second bowl was too cold, and the third bowl was just right. She tried a spoonful of each, and they were perfect.

"This is the most delicious porridge I've ever tasted!" Goldilocks exclaimed.

The bear smiled and nodded. "I'm glad you like it," he said. "Would you like to stay for a while and have some more?"

Goldilocks was hesitant at first, but she couldn't resist the temptation of more delicious porridge. She sat down at the table and enjoyed every bite.

But as she finished her meal, Goldilocks began to feel a little guilty. She knew that she didn't belong in the bear's house, and she didn't want to cause any trouble. So, she got up from her chair and said goodbye to the bear.

"Thank you so much for your hospitality," she said. "But I must be on my way."

The bear waved goodbye and wished her a safe journey. Goldilocks walked away from the house, feeling grateful for the experience.

As she continued through the woods, Goldilocks stumbled upon a group of rabbits. They were hopping around, playing and enjoying themselves.

Goldilocks was fascinated by the rabbits and decided to follow them. They led her to a beautiful garden, filled with flowers and plants of all colors and sizes.

Goldilocks spent hours exploring the garden, and she was amazed by the beauty of the plants and the sound of the birds singing. But as the sun began to set, she realized that she needed to head back home.

She said goodbye to the rabbits and headed back through the woods. As she walked, she thought about the bear and the porridge. She realized that she had been very selfish and that she needed to be more considerate of others.

From that day on, Goldilocks became a more thoughtful and kind person. She learned that it's important to respect the property of others and to be mindful of the needs of others. And she knew that she would never forget the delicious porridge and the kind bear who had shared it with her.

In conclusion, Goldilocks is a classic fairy tale that teaches us important lessons about kindness, respect, and selflessness. It reminds us that we should always be mindful of the needs of others and that we should never take more than we need. And it reminds us that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a big impact on the world around us.
This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds or those reading book band purple.

Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there lived a little girl named Goldilocks. She was a curious and adventurous soul, always eager to explore the world around her. One day, while wandering through the woods, Goldilocks stumbled upon a beautiful home belonging to a family of bears.

The house was warm and inviting, with a cozy fireplace and a soft bed that seemed to beckon her to take a rest. But Goldilocks was a little hungry, and she knew that she couldn't enter the house without asking permission. So, she knocked on the door and waited patiently for someone to answer.

After a few moments, a large, gruff bear opened the door. Goldilocks was taken aback by his appearance, but she was also struck by his kindness. "Hello there, little girl," he said. "What can I do for you?"

Goldilocks explained that she had come across the house and was curious to see inside. The bear invited her in, and she was amazed by the beautiful decor and the delicious smell of food that filled the air.

But as Goldilocks looked around, she noticed that the three bowls of porridge on the table were not quite right. The first bowl was too hot, the second bowl was too cold, and the third bowl was just right. She tried a spoonful of each, and they were perfect.

"This is the most delicious porridge I've ever tasted!" Goldilocks exclaimed.

The bear smiled and nodded. "I'm glad you like it," he said. "Would you like to stay for a while and have some more?"

Goldilocks was hesitant at first, but she couldn't resist the temptation of more delicious porridge. She sat down at the table and enjoyed every bite.

But as she finished her meal, Goldilocks began to feel a little guilty. She knew that she didn't belong in the bear's house, and she didn't want to cause any trouble. So, she got up from her chair and said goodbye to the bear.

"Thank you so much for your hospitality," she said. "But I must be on my way."

The bear waved goodbye and wished her a safe journey. Goldilocks walked away from the house, feeling grateful for the experience.

As she continued through the woods, Goldilocks stumbled upon a group of rabbits. They were hopping around, playing and enjoying themselves.

Goldilocks was fascinated by the rabbits and decided to follow them. They led her to a beautiful garden, filled with flowers and plants of all colors and sizes.

Goldilocks spent hours exploring the garden, and she was amazed by the beauty of the plants and the sound of the birds singing. But as the sun began to set, she realized that she needed to head back home.

She said goodbye to the rabbits and headed back through the woods. As she walked, she thought about the bear and the porridge. She realized that she had been very selfish and that she needed to be more considerate of others.

From that day on, Goldilocks became a more thoughtful and kind person. She learned that it's important to respect the property of others and to be mindful of the needs of others. And she knew that she would never forget the delicious porridge and the kind bear who had shared it with her.

In conclusion, Goldilocks is a classic fairy tale that teaches us important lessons about kindness, respect, and selflessness. It reminds us that we should always be mindful of the needs of others and that we should never take more than we need. And it reminds us that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a big impact on the world around us.

Weight: 68g
Dimension: 148 x 208 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781445184067