Common Sense Media Review
By Carrie Kingsley
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun twist on favorite fairy tales for young readers.
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Why Age 3+?
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What's the Story?
Fairy tales start blending together when a stranger knocks on the door in REDLOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS, scared of the wolf in the book next door. The little bear wants Redlocks to stay for porridge, and after she breaks a chair telling the story of the big bad wolf, she falls asleep in the just-the-right-size bed. But when the wolf appears and doesn't seem to be big or bad, Redlocks learns that characters and expectations can change when given the chance.
Is It Any Good?
With wit and kindness, author-illustrator Claudia Rueda turns classic fairy tales upside down in this wryly funny picture book. Redlocks and the Three Bears blends together the most recognizable moments of a range of fairy tales, moving characters between books in a fun, surprising way. Young readers can work on sight words while they snuggle up to read with parents or caregivers and think about new plot twists of their own.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the parents react in Redlocks and the Three Bears. They let her stay, even though that wasn't how the story was supposed to go. Do you think they did the right thing?
Do you think it was risky for the bears to let Redlocks into their house?
Which other fairy tales can you make a new story with? Give it a try!
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : Adventures , Book Characters , Fantasy ( Fairy Tales )
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Chronicle Books
- Publication date : November 22, 2021
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 3 - 5
- Number of pages : 53
- Available on : Hardback, Kindle
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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