Byron Barton's picture books can do no wrong in my book. I've been sharing them with my children and children at the library for the last 5 years. The colors are bright, virbrant, and a joy to behold. The text is always bold, black, and easy to read. He covers subjects that all little ones like to read about over and over again--trains, planes, dinosaurs, cars, trucks, astronauts. Now, he brings his brillance to the classic tale of The Three Little Bears with great success. Definitely a wonderful introduction to the tale that can be read to children as young as 18-months to children as old as 7-year-olds. (Once your child gets to 2nd or 3rd grade, definitely introduce them to all of Paul Galdone's interpretations of the classic fairy tales and fables.) ( )

This telling of the classic story of the three bears has rhythmic text and striking pictures that easily engage young listeners.

The Three Bears written by Byron Barton is an easier way to explain and read to the younger children. As they grow, the one we know about The Three Bears should be read to them. Also, they should compare Barton's style to the original version. The Three Bears were saddened that someone ate their porridge, sat in their chairs, and slept in their beds. Once they saw Goldilocks and Goldilocks saw them, she was frightened and ran way away from the Three Bears' house. She was never to be seen again. ( )

This is an easy read telling of the classic fairy tale the three little bears. In this version of the story the bears go for a walk and Goldilocks goes through their house trying all the bears porridge, chairs and beds each time liking baby bear’s the best. When the bears get back she is sleeping in baby bear’s bed, when she wakes up she runs away never to be seen again. The illustrations are very simple making it easy for the kids to think about the story without the distraction of crazy illustrations ( )

Genre: Easy
Keywords: Bears, Goldilocks
Audience: Pk-2
This is a traditional story retold by Byron Barton for young children. This book can also be used for Reader's Theatre where each person can read the lines of a character. ( )