My lovely granddaughter

My lovely granddaughter

Tuesday, November 30, 2010



Elya, Susan Middleton.  Rubia and the Three Osos. Illustrated by Melissa Sweet.  Disney/Hyperion Books.  2010.

The story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears has been turned into a multicultural story with the addition of some Spanish words, all understandable in the context of the familiar story; although, there is also a glossary at the end. Goldilocks is named Rubia in this cute version, the bears go for a slimming walk before eating their soup, and Rubia makes up for her mistakes and becomes good friends with the three bears by the end of the story. The mixed media illustrations are colorful and filled with humorous details. This is a star performance.

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