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When Goldilocks discovers an intriguing wooden cottage deep in the forest she just can't resist peeping 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 in a second collaboration with award-winning photographer Polly Borland. The cast of characters are played by toys specially created for the book by a world-famous dollmaker. They inhabit an enchanting miniature world created by theatre designer Emily Jenkins. The cottage is doll-sized with real turf grown for the roof. The exquisite furniture including the bear's beds, chairs, porridge bowls and tiny spoons are all carved and painted by hand. Polly's original photography brings this extraordinary picture book startlingly to life. Now in paperback.
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Lauren Child, winner of the Nestlé Smarties Book prize and Kate Greenaway medal, is one of today's most talented picture-book creators. Polly Borland, fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, is an internationally acclaimed photographer who has captured the Queen, politicians and popstars. Emily Jenkins is a theatre designer who has worked extensively in film, TV and West End and Broadway theatre.
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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
Published on 14 Sep 2009 by Rachel OK
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