Santa Claus and the Three Bears
PreS-Gr 2-In this charming twist on the original tale, Santa Claus replaces Goldilocks as the domestic intruder in the three polar bears' home. While they are out taking a walk, he eats their warm and tasty Christmas pudding, breaks baby bear's chair, and falls asleep in his comfy bed, which was "just right." Young readers will enjoy the familiar refrain of the bears as they exclaim in their different voices, "Somebody has been sitting in my chair!" Upon his discovery, Santa begs secrecy and leaves a present for each of them in return. The warm and homey watercolor illustrations are big and bright enough for group sharing, yet detailed enough for an entertaining lapsit. The bears are dignified yet adorable, and Santa is a traditionally plump little elf. Simple and satisfying, this is sure to be a popular holiday read-aloud.-Madeline J. Bryant, Los Angeles Public Libraryα(c) Copyright 2013.  Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc.  No redistribution permitted.