Books like Goldilocks and just one bear by Leigh Hodgkinson
Little Bear, all grown up, finds himself lost in a noisy, busy city where he happens to bump into someone with golden hair who remembers exactly how he likes his porridge. As he chats with the woman, he overhears her talking about a particular type of porridge. When the woman asks him what he likes, he confidently answers that he prefers porridge just like the woman does. This surprises her and leaves her feeling grateful for the chance encounter. Little Bear decides to return home, but the woman insists on accompanying him back to his city, where they spend the afternoon exploring the new surroundings. Throughout their journey, Little Bear and the woman share funny and relatable experiences, and the woman proves to be a warm and friendly presence, making her stay in the city a memorable one.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Leigh Hodgkinson
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