Goldilocks and the Three Hares [Hardcover]

Heidi Petach (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 17, 1995 | Age Level: 4 and up

In a humorous take-off of the popular fairytale, the Hare family heads out to get some breakfast after Mama burns the oatmeal, and Goldilocks walks into their house after they leave.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Petach practices nontraditional casting and extravagant punning in this fractured fairy tale, in which Goldilocks falls down the rabbit hole. Relatively straightforward narrative counterpoints voice-bubble dialogue from Goldy and the hares ("Hey, we're rabbits, not hares!" objects Papa; "I know, dear," replies his wife."But maybe the artist doesn't know how to paint them"). A subplot-unfolded chiefly in panels at the bottom of the pages-pits a family of mice against invading weasels ("The famous Mom and Pop robber gang-the Goze family!" exclaims one character, to which another responds, "Oh, sure-Pop Goze, the Weasel!"). The tale ends happily ever after as Goldilocks offers to cook the rabbits French toast by way of restitution for the purloined porridge. Petach wastes no opportunities for silly scenarios and her wordplay is of the no-holds-barred variety: "I couldn't think of a background, so I drew a blank." It's up to the reader to giggle or groan. All ages.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 2?An imaginative takeoff on the familiar tale. There are two levels of story here. Goldilocks falls into the underground home of the three hares while chasing her ball. Below them lives a family of eight mice, who give a running commentary on the activity above them. Attractive, colorful illustrations flow from page to page, setting the subterranean scenes. Amusing details encourage repeated viewings. Dialogue balloons carry the characters' comments and conversations, while a straight narrative tells of Goldilocks's encounter with the three rabbits' oatmeal (burnt), chairs, and beds. There are puns galore?a few that adults will appreciate more than children. Still, there are plenty that youngsters will love, as when Goldilocks gets sick while checking out the great big waterbed. "You know who's really sick? The ill-ustrator." Great fun for family sharing.?Blair Christolon, Prince William Library, Manassas, VA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 1 pages
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (October 17, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399228284
• ISBN-13: 978-0399228285
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,067,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a kick for both Children and Adults, December 15, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Goldilocks and the Three Hares (Hardcover)

This book is a classical double enterende of a Children's book and a great second story. Children (up to age 100) of all ages will get a kick out of reading this well written book.

2.0 out of 5 stars There are better read aloud stories!, November 3, 2009

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This review is from: Goldilocks and the three hares (Paperback)

As I was reading this book to my children last night. I was thinking about what the star level is on amazon. Well to my surprise it is rated as a perfect book. It is difficult to read since there are are bubbles everywhere. I understand that the story is supposed to be funny with the bubbles but some of the humor is lost in the confusion of who is talking during a read aloud. My child (6yo) thought parts were funny but other parts were over their head. I will be hiding this book as it was not fun to read. This is one of my least favorites out of a hundred book collection of stories.

5.0 out of 5 stars Goldilocks meets Dorothy!!, December 7, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Goldilocks and the Three Hares (Paperback)

There was a Wizard of Oz reference at the end of this book. Goldilocks spouted lines from the end of the Wizard of Oz (the part where Dorothy returns to her home in Kansas from the Land of Oz), and called Papa Hare ''Uncle Henry,'' Mama Hare ''Auntie Em,'' and Baby Hare ''Toto.'' Also, the mouse children sang ''We're Off to See the Wizard.'' I LOVE this book!