Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is a popular children's fairytale.

Fast Facts

1. Originally composed by Robert Southey
2. Original publication: 1837
3. Original author credits were lost for some time and the story was attributed to the Brothers Grimm
4. Themes: Respect, privacy, thoughtfulness
5. A silent film version called The "Teddy" Bears was created in 1907

Plot Synopsis

Goldilocks and the Three Bears is about a little girl who wanders into the household of a family of bears while they are out for a walk. She eats their porridge, tests out their chairs and falls asleep in the little bears bed before they return home. When they discover her in their home, they wake her up and must decide whether or not to kill her or let her go. The story is great for teaching children to respect other peoples property.

Movies

• 1922: Goldie Locks and the Three Bears
• 1939: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
• 1944: Bugs Bunny and the Three Bears
• 1958: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
• 1984: Goldy and the Bears
• 1995: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

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