June 2014, Charlesbridge Publishing, 32 pages, Paperback, Review copy from NetGalley
Content: fairytale, humour
Summary from Charlesbridge Publishing
One Chinese New Year, Goldy Luck’s mother asks her to take a plate of
turnip cakes to the neighbors. The Chans aren’t home, but that doesn’t
stop Goldy from trying out their rice porridge, their chairs, and their
beds—with disastrous results.
Nayu's thoughts
Think you
know the tale of Goldilocks and the three bears? Think again! Both
pictures and story bringing a Chinese twist to this popular
fairytale. I did make a face at what Goldy Luck eats because it isn't
quite as nice as porridge (not to me...). I enjoyed the reason why
the pandas were out, looking at the action in the background (often through the window) and I thought how Goldy Luck became friends with
them and made up for minor crimes sweet. I happily stared for more
than a mere glance at the illustrations, they each tell their own
tale and had me wondering what other areas of the pandas' lives were
like. Now I'm eager to read other Chinese/different country centered
tales!
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Suggested read
If you enjoy fairytales you'll love Very Little Cinderella by Teresa Heapy and Sue Heap (Children's, Picture book, 10E/10E)
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