Good As Gold

Name: Good As Gold
ISBN: 9781338628135

by Sarah Mlynowski

Abby and Jonah are pulled into their magic mirror, landing in the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. They must decide if they'll help Goldilocks, even if it means facing the Bear family's wrath,

About This Book

In the fourteenth installment of the popular Whatever After series, siblings Abby and Jonah find themselves transported into the classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Through their magic mirror, they arrive just in time to meet Goldilocks and experience the famous porridge and beds. The core of the story revolves around their decision to intervene and help Goldilocks, navigating the potential consequences of altering a well-known narrative and facing the (mildly) grumpy Bear family. This book offers a fun, adventurous, and 'feminist' take on a traditional fairy tale, encouraging young readers to think critically about stories and characters. It's suitable for children aged 4-11, particularly those who enjoy fantasy, humor, and sibling dynamics.

The fourteenth book in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series featuring fractured fairy tales for fearless kids! Is this story TOO long? Is this story TOO short? Nope, it's just right! Abby and Jonah get pulled into their magic mirror and land in the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. There's porridge to sample and beds to test out! But if they help Goldilocks, will they risk running into big trouble with the Bear family in their cottage? Sarah Mlynowski delivers another feminist fairy tale for modern kids in her enchanting, bestselling series.

Concepts

Fear & Bravery Empathy & Kindness Self-Confidence & Identity Resilience & Perseverance Curiosity & Wonder Friendship & Loyalty Creativity & Imagination Teamwork & Collaboration Justice & Fairness Love & Family Joy & Gratitude Making Friends Being Different Sibling Rivalry Fairy Tales & Mythology

Discussion Prompts

If you could change any part of the Goldilocks and the Three Bears story, what would it be and why?

Do you think Goldilocks was right to go into the bears' house? What would you have done?

Abby and Jonah often have to decide if they should help the fairy tale characters. When is it a good idea to help someone, and when might it be better to let them figure things out themselves?

What does it mean for a fairy tale to be 'feminist'? How might this story be different from the original in that way?

Have you ever tried something new that felt 'just right' for you, like Goldilocks with the porridge or beds?

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