Books like Yours Truly, Goldilocks by Alma Flor Ada


In this whimsical collection, classic characters write to one another about the upcoming housewarming party for the pigs. Goldilocks, Baby Bear, Peter Rabbit, and Little Red Riding Hood coordinate plans, share recipe ideas, and strategize ways to outwit the wolves stalking the forest. The correspondence brings each familiar tale into a fresh, light‑hearted conversation.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Alma Flor Ada
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