Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Other Stories: (For Kids Ages 2-5) (Lucy Cousins Nursery Stories) by Lucy Cousins
Series: Lucy Cousins Nursery Stories
Published by Candlewick on September 3, 2025
ISBN: 153623477X
Genres: Fairy Tale, Folklore
Format: Picture Book Nonfiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Three familiar stories get repackaged in this new edition: “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” as well as “The Three Billy Goats Gruff” and “The Little Red Hen.” Originally published in 2009 titled Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales. The first shorter book in the 2-book series is Little Red Riding Hood and Other Stories: “Little Red Riding Hood,” “The Three Little Pigs,” and “The Enormous Turnip.” The stories are largely true to the retelling of the familiar tales with slight changes, e.g. the porridge is “too salty,” and the dog, cat and goose tell the Little Red Hen, “I’m busy.” instead of “Not I.” These changes do not distract and possibly add to the stories.

The illustrations are simple and in the typical style of other Cousin’s book illustrations. They will be visually interesting to preschool children with eye-catching patterns and details. I loved the troll! Add this book to library collections where simple introductions to fairytale retellings are needed and to where there are devotees of the author.

Barb Rehmeyer, Liberty Library