- Hardcover: 44 pages
- Publisher: Puffin (4 Sep 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141383305
- ISBN-13: 978-0141383309
- Product Dimensions: 29 x 23.9 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 379,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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On The Princess and the Pea:'The picture book of the year' – Observer'A thing of beauty' – Sunday Telegraph'Glorious and enticing' – Sunday Times
The originality of Polly Borland's photographic personality is quite overwhelming (National Portrait Gallery )
Lauren Child is so good it's exhilarating (Independent )
The originality of Polly Borland's photographic personality is quite overwhelming (National Portrait Gallery )
Lauren Child is so good it's exhilarating (Independent )
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Once upon a time, on the edge of a big dark forest there lived a little girl called Goldilocks. You have probably heard of her? If so, you will know three things: she was small, she had lots of golden curls and she had far too much curiosity for her own good. So when Goldilocks discovers an intriguing wooden cottage deep in the forest, she just can't resist peeking inside. Now why would there be one, two, three of everything ...?Lauren Child brings her trademark innovative approach to this wonderfully warm and witty retelling of the classic cautionary tale, and adds her own clever twist. Following the success of "The Princess and the Pea", she once again joins forces with award-winning portrait photographer Polly Borland, whose stunning photography brings this truly original picture book startlingly to life. They are joined by a talented theatre designer, Emily Jenkins, who has designed and created an enchanting hand-crafted miniature world. The sets for the book took over a year to make.The doll-sized cottage, complete with winding staircase, stands about a meter tall. Real turf was grown for the roof. Special wallpaper and fabrics were designed and printed, featuring woodland motifs. Exquisite miniature furniture, including the three bears' beds, chairs and porridge bowls, were carved, crafted and painted by Emily and her team of designers. Tiny slippers were sewn, cushions stuffed and bed linen edged and folded. The tiny spoons were carved specially - even the porridge is real!The cast of characters were made by world-famous doll maker, R. John Wright, whose dolls and bears sell to collectors all over the world. Goldilocks is 30 centimeters tall and made of soft felt with hand-painted features; her golden locks are made of the softest mohair. She arrived from America complete with a tiny hand-woven basket of felt daisies, which you can see her carrying in the book. Mother, Father and Baby Bear are all made from the softest fur and have tiny resin claws. Father Bear arrived with a hand-carved wooden pipe, which, if you look very closely, you can spot in the pictures, warming by the fire.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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I first discovered Lauren Child when my oldest child, now 11, fell in love with the original Charlie and Lola books. Since then I have never been disappointed with her work and this is no exception. My 2 younger children sat in spellbound silence while I read this to them yesterday. It is a magical book, with stunning artwork and a story that has to be the best re-telling of this fairy tale I have read. I would recommend it for any child between 2 and 7 years and is sure to become a treasure you will return to over and over again. It seems to me that Lauren Child is sensible enough to keep a great deal of control over her work. The television adaptation of Charlie and Lola was a great success. Other very good childrens books, most notably Horrid Henry, did not seem to have the same kind of effort put into them. However, Lauren Child is certainly correct to be very wary of what she puts her name to and the high quality of her work makes it a pleasure for the adult as well as the child. She has certainly involved my children in a love of books for which I am very thankful and I would advise everyone to purchase this book today.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this book. It follows the traditional story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears but the twist is she has new red shoes that she leaves behind at the end when she runs out of the house.
The book using real dolls to create the various scenes giving the whole book a magical feel. It really makes the children feel they could have a go at playing out the story using their own dolls and teddies. Lots of attention to detail and as a parent I really appreciated the effort that had gone into creating the three bears cottage.
I think the photography and quirkyness of this book give make it a winner and would definately look out for other books done this way.
The book using real dolls to create the various scenes giving the whole book a magical feel. It really makes the children feel they could have a go at playing out the story using their own dolls and teddies. Lots of attention to detail and as a parent I really appreciated the effort that had gone into creating the three bears cottage.
I think the photography and quirkyness of this book give make it a winner and would definately look out for other books done this way.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the most delightfully photographed book for a child and is enchanting to read and look at all the pictures together, if you appreciate fine childrens books it is a must.
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Lauren Child enlivens a time honoured classic.
Selected as the May, 2012 Book Pick on the Mums Write! website!!
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Published 27 days ago by Joanna Norland
Lauren Child enlivens a time honoured classic.
Selected as the May, 2012 Book Pick on the Mums Write! website!!
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In retelling "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", Lauren Child remains... Read more
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In retelling "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", Lauren Child remains... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Joanna Norland
Gorgeous
This is a really gorgeous book - sure to become a family favourite that will be read to my grandchildren!! different style to charlie and lola but still fab! Read more
Published 5 months ago by bossyboots
Truly wonderful
I wasn't sure that my 5 year old would like a simple story like goldilocks, despite the fact that Lauren Child had written it. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2010 by Mr. And Mrs Mcclary
creepy pictures
My daughter loved the story but while I loved this modern take on a classic story I found the illustrations a bit creepy. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2009 by E. Jones
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I bought this book after looking at quite a few versions of this classic and am so glad that I bought this one. Read more
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