Yours Truly, Goldilocks by Alma Flor Ada (English) Paperback Book

Description: Yours Truly, Goldilocks by Alma Flor Ada In this creative sequel to "Dear Peter Rabbit", the author imagines what it would be like if a few beloved fairy tale characters were pen pals. Full-color illustrations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Everyone whos anyone will be at the Three Little Pigs housewarming party. Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood have already marked it on their calendars. Unfortunately, so have the wolves -- those whove caused the Pigs to build their brick house in the first place! In this wonderfully creative sequel to Dear Peter Rabbit, Alma Flor Ada imagines what it would be like if a few beloved fairy-tale characters were pen pals. Leslie Tryons intricate and colorful illustrations make the unique epistolary format fun for young readers Author Biography Alma Flor Ada, an authority on multicultural and bilingual education, is the recipient of the 2012 Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and in 2014 she was honored by the Mexican government with the prestigious OHTLI Award. She is the author of numerous award-winning books for young readers, including Dancing Home with Gabriel Zubizarreta, My Name Is María Isabel, Under the Royal Palms (Pura Belpré Medal), Where the Flame Trees Bloom, and The Gold Coin (Christopher Award Medal). She lives in California, and you can visit her at AlmaFlorAda.com. Leslie Tryon is the author of the Albert books and several others for young readers. She is also the illustrator of Alma Flor Adas Dear Peter Rabbit and With Love, Little Red Hen. She lives in Carmel Valley, California. Review "Fairy-tale fun at its best." -- "School Library Journal" Long Description Everyone whos anyone will be at the Three Little Pigs housewarming party. Goldilocks and Little Red Riding Hood have already marked it on their calendars.Unfortunately, so have the wolves -- those whove caused the Pigs to build their brick house in the first place!In this wonderfully creative sequel toDear Peter Rabbit,Alma Flor Ada imagines what it would be like if a few beloved fairy-tale characters were pen pals. Leslie Tryons intricate and colorful illustrations make the unique epistolary format fun for young readers. Review Quote "Fairy-tale fun at its best."--School Library Journal Description for Reading Group Guide About the BooksThis inventive pair of picture books proves that its a small world, even for favorite storybook characters. Told entirely in letters written back and forth by such notables as Peter Rabbit, Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood, and Pig One (of the Three Little Pigs) -- as well as, unfortunately, two ravenous wolves -- each book interweaves characters from four familiar tales to create an all-new adventure filled with wry surprises and delicious wit. "Children will be enchanted," wroteSchool Library Journalin its starred review ofDear Peter Rabbit."An inviting fairy-tale world,"Kirkusagreed, "with entrancing, delicately cross-hatched detail."Discussion TopicsBe sure your students are familiar with the original tales that inspiredDear Peter RabbitandYours Truly, Goldilocks: The Three Little Pigs,Beatrix Potters Rabbit stories,Goldilocks and the Three Bears,andLittle Red Riding Hood.Try to share several versions of each story and encourage the children to identify and discuss differences. Do they have a favorite version? Why?What makes a good friend? Discuss the ways that these characters help each other out in times of trouble. Have your students ever helped a friend? Have they ever been helped by one? Encourage them to share their own experiences.Brainstorm about fanciful party guests. Ask your students to name favorite characters -- from these books as well as others -- that they would want to invite to their birthday party.Many of the storybook characters are confused by the term "housewarming." Discuss what it means with your students. What do they think are appropriate gifts for a real life housewarming party?Baby Bears letter to Goldilocks in Dear Peter Rabbit makes it clear that he forgives her for breaking into his house. Explore what forgiveness means to your students. Have they ever asked to be forgiven for a mistake they made? Have they ever forgiven someone who made a mistake?Activities and ResearchSend a letter to a storybook character. Ask your students to pick a favorite character from the books and write him or her a letter about themselves or draw a self-portrait. Encourage each child to be personal and specific.Both of these books slyly demonstrate how each character is linked to another. As a whole-class project, create a simple chart that shows how these characters are connected.Build your own storybook habitats. Ask your students to construct model versions of the hay, stick, and brick houses of the Three Little Pigs, Peter Rabbits burrow, or even Wolfys fur-lined den.These storybook characters enjoy such treats as ice cream and cake, but what do real animals usually eat? Research the diet of bears, rabbits, wolves, and pigs.Celebrate reading with your own Hidden Forest party. Each child can come dressed as his or her favorite storybook character. Encourage them to try to stay in character throughout the party.Plan and grow your own vegetable garden. Goldilocks has cabbage, lettuce, and carrots growing in hers. Ask students what would grow best in your class garden.Several of these storybook characters are very good at writing thank you notes. Ask your students to try writing a thank you note -- or drawing a thank you picture -- for a gift theyve received recently or a party they have attended.Introduce your class to other books created by this talented team. Alma Flor Ada is the author of such favorites asMy Name Is IsabelandThe Gold Coin.Leslie Tryon is both an illustrator and a writer. Shes the creator of a very popular series about Albert, a hardworking duck.Yours Truly, Goldilocksends with a hint that the characters will be reunited at another gathering. Where will it be? Who will attend? Will a big bad wolf try to ruin the fun? Brainstorm with your stu Details ISBN0689844522 Author Alma Flor Ada Pages 40 Language English Illustrator Leslie Tryon ISBN-10 0689844522 ISBN-13 9780689844522 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2001 Residence US Affiliation University of San Francisco Short Title YOURS TRULY GOLDILOCKS R/E Audience Age 4-8 DOI 10.1604/9780689844522 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2001-08-01 NZ Release Date 2001-08-01 US Release Date 2001-08-01 UK Release Date 2001-08-01 Publisher ibooks Inc Edition Description Reprint ed. Publication Date 2001-08-01 Imprint Milk and Cookies Press Audience Children / Juvenile Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137960206;

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