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Goldilocks and the Three Bears
24 illustrated story pages · Read together at your own pace
PAGE 1 OF 24
A Cottage for Three
Deep in a leafy wood stood a snug little cottage. Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear lived there together. Everything came in three sizes: a big bowl, chair, and bed for Papa, a middle-sized set for Mama, and a little set for Baby.
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Breakfast Is Ready
One morning, Mama Bear stirred a pot of porridge. She filled Papa’s big blue bowl, her own green bowl, and Baby’s little yellow bowl. Warm curls of steam rose from the table. Baby Bear sniffed the air. Breakfast smelled wonderful!
PAGE 3 OF 24
A Walk in the Woods
“It needs a little time to cool,” said Papa Bear. “Let’s take a short walk.” The three bears stepped outside and pulled the door closed behind them. They followed the woodland path, listening to birds and looking for bright flowers beside the stream.
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Golden Curls on the Path
Not far away, a girl with golden curls was exploring the wood. Everyone called her Goldilocks. She watched a butterfly flutter between the bluebells, then noticed a cottage through the trees. “What a pretty little house,” she said, stepping closer.
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A Knock at the Door
Goldilocks knocked on the green door. She waited, but nobody answered. She knocked once more, then tried the latch. The door opened. Instead of waiting outside or going home, Goldilocks stepped into a house that was not her own.
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Three Bowls on the Table
Inside, the kitchen smelled of warm porridge. Goldilocks found three bowls waiting on a wooden table: one big and blue, one green and middle-sized, and one small and yellow. Her tummy rumbled. She picked up a spoon without asking permission.
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Much Too Hot
First, Goldilocks tasted the porridge in the big blue bowl. “Oh! Much too hot!” she said, quickly drawing back the spoon. She blew on it and set it down. That bowl was certainly not the breakfast she had been hoping for.
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Much Too Cold
Next, she tried the porridge in the middle-sized green bowl. “Brr! This one is too cold,” she said. Goldilocks wrinkled her nose. She should have put the spoon away then, but the little yellow bowl was waiting at the end of the table.
PAGE 9 OF 24
Just Right
At last, Goldilocks tasted the porridge in the little yellow bowl. It was neither too hot nor too cold. “This is just right!” she said. The porridge was smooth and creamy, and before long she had taken another spoonful, and then another.
PAGE 10 OF 24
An Empty Little Bowl
Soon, the yellow bowl was empty. Goldilocks scraped up the very last spoonful and looked around the quiet room. Three chairs stood near the hearth. “I could rest for a moment,” she thought, leaving Baby Bear’s breakfast bowl behind.
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The Big Chair
Goldilocks climbed onto Papa Bear’s big chair. Its tall back rose above her head, and her feet dangled far from the floor. She shifted one way, then the other. “This chair is much too hard,” she said, sliding down again.
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The Middle-Sized Chair
Mama Bear’s chair looked much more inviting. Goldilocks settled onto its plump green cushion—and sank down with a little surprised squeak. “This chair is much too soft!” she said. She wriggled free and turned toward the smallest chair of all.
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The Little Chair
Baby Bear’s chair was small and neat, with a blue cushion on its seat. Goldilocks sat down and smiled. Her feet nearly touched the floor. “This one is just right,” she said. She leaned back, forgetting how carefully someone else might treasure it.
PAGE 14 OF 24
Crack!
There was a creak, a wobble, and then a crack. One leg of the little chair broke, and Goldilocks landed on the rug. She was not hurt, but her smile disappeared. “Oh dear,” she whispered. Baby Bear’s chair lay tipped beside her.
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Up the Wooden Stairs
Goldilocks stood up and brushed off her dress. She noticed a narrow staircase and climbed to the room above. There stood three beds beneath the sloping roof: a big bed, a middle-sized bed, and a little bed beside a sunny window.
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The Big Bed
She tried Papa Bear’s bed first. The mattress was firm, and the rust-colored quilt felt heavy on her knees. Goldilocks turned onto one side, then sat up. “This bed is much too hard,” she said. She left its quilt in a rumpled heap.
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The Middle-Sized Bed
Next, Goldilocks tried Mama Bear’s bed. Its soft mattress dipped beneath her, and the green quilt puffed around her like a cloud. “This bed is much too soft,” she sighed. She climbed out, leaving the pillow crooked and the covers untidy.
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A Sleepy Little Visitor
The little bed beside the window looked snug and welcoming. Goldilocks slipped off her shoes, tucked herself under the blue checked quilt, and rested her head. “This bed is just right,” she murmured. The birds sang softly outside, and soon she was fast asleep.
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The Bears Come Home
When the bears returned, they gathered around the table. Papa noticed a spoonful missing from his blue bowl. Mama noticed the same in her green bowl. Baby peered into his little yellow bowl. “Someone has eaten all my porridge!” he cried.
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The Broken Chair
Papa Bear looked at his chair. Mama Bear straightened her green cushion. Then Baby Bear saw his little chair on the rug, with one leg broken beside it. “Someone has broken my chair,” he said sadly. The three bears looked toward the stairs.
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Rumpled Quilts
Upstairs, Papa Bear found his rust-colored quilt all rumpled. Mama Bear found her green covers tangled and her pillow turned sideways. “Someone has been sleeping in our beds,” they said. Baby Bear tiptoed toward the little bed by the window.
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Who Is in My Bed?
Baby Bear stopped beside his blue quilt. A head of golden curls rested on his pillow. “Someone has been sleeping in my bed—and she is still here!” he said. Goldilocks opened her eyes. Three surprised bears were looking back at her.
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Goldilocks Says Sorry
Goldilocks sat up, her cheeks warm with shame. “I came in without asking,” she said. “I ate your porridge and broke your chair. I’m sorry.” “You must ask first,” Mama Bear answered gently. Goldilocks nodded, put on her shoes, and went home.
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Making Things Right
The next day, Goldilocks returned with a basket of apples. This time, she knocked and waited. The bears invited her in, and together they mended the little chair. Goldilocks held it steady while Papa fitted a new leg. Asking first—and helping afterward—felt just right.
AFTER THE STORY
Read, talk & play.
Stay with the story a little longer. Pick a question or try a drawing together.
Talk together
- What does Goldilocks notice inside the cottage?
- How might Baby Bear feel when the family comes home?
- What could you say before borrowing something?
Draw something just right
You’ll need: paper and crayons or pencils.
Draw three chairs: one for a bear, one for a tiny mouse, and one for you. What would make each chair comfortable? Add colors and details, then tell someone about your designs.
For younger children: let your child choose the colors and describe their ideas while you draw together.
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