About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to explore the power of writing or needs a creative way to look at friendship and community building. It is a fantastic choice for children who are beginning to understand that their favorite stories exist in a shared universe and want to see how characters handle conflict and collaboration through communication. Presented as a series of letters, the story follows Goldilocks and her fairy tale friends as they organize a party while navigating the looming threat of the Big Bad Wolf. The book emphasizes the importance of staying connected through correspondence and the value of looking out for one another. It is ideal for elementary-aged children who enjoy humor, intertextuality, and the concept of 'what happens next.'
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the threat of predators (the wolves) in a metaphorical and fairy-tale context. The danger is presented through the characters' letters and warnings rather than visceral action. The resolution is hopeful and focuses on the safety found in community and sturdy architecture.
