In this fairy tale mixup, the Three Bears get an unexpected visit from Redlocks (otherwise known as Little Red Riding Hood) who has fled her book to get away from the wolf--and the Bears, with some help from the Three Little Pigs, need to mediate between Redlocks and the misunderstood wolf.

"Cinders, her talking dog Sparks, and the hapless Hansel are on their way to Fairyland--but first they'll have to make it through the Deep Dark Forest, where they'll meet three bears, a multitude of adventures, and one woman called Rapunzel. Will Hansel eat the three bears' porridge? Will Sparks offer useless advice at every turn? Will Brian the fairy godmother appear and actually help for once? The answers are: yes, yes, and no"--

When Goldilocks finds the coziest cabin she's ever seen, she goes inside to explore. As she samples the porridge, chairs, and beds, she doesn't notice who is right outside the window . . . Could it be the bears?! NorthSouth Books is pleased to reissue Valeri Gorbachev's warm and funny take on the classic tale.

When Goldilocks stumbles upon an empty cottage with three bowls of porridge laid out for breakfast, she sits down to find one that's just right. Little does she know that the porridge belongs to three bears who are on their way home.

"Much loved-fairy tales leap to life in this series of lively retellings. There's a surprise under each lift-up flap to add to the fun."--Cover back.