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Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs — Content Guide for Parents

By Mo WillemsWalker Books2013ISBN 978140634729640 pages
Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

A hugely entertaining and riotous re-telling of a classic fairytale from one of the most original and funny voices in children's books today.Have you ever heard the story of Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs? Yes, you heard right - DINOSAURS. Once upon a time, there were three hungry dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur, Mama Dinosaur and ... a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway. Of course. One day, purely on a whim, they decided to tidy up their house nice and neat, make their beds up all cosy and comfortable, prepare delicious hot chocolate pudding of varying temperatures, place their chairs just so, and go ... SOMEPLACE ELSE. Let's be clear, they were definitely NOT setting up a trap for some succulent, poorly supervised little girl called Goldilocks who may wander by ... ahem.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book features dinosaurs that may have intentions towards Goldilocks that some children could find alarming, but there is no actual violence depicted in the narrative. The story is intended to be humorous and playful. Some children may find the dinosaurs and their intentions towards Goldilocks mildly alarming, which could be considered a form of scary content. However, it is framed in a humorous context.

  • Does Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs have violence?

    The book features dinosaurs that may have intentions towards Goldilocks that some children could find alarming, but there is no actual violence depicted in the narrative. The story is intended to be humorous and playful.

  • Does Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs have scary content?

    Some children may find the dinosaurs and their intentions towards Goldilocks mildly alarming, which could be considered a form of scary content. However, it is framed in a humorous context.

  • Does Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention various interpretations and discussions but do not provide evidence of any religious practices or themes in the narrative.

  • Does Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative does not address race as a central theme or issue, focusing instead on a humorous retelling of a fairy tale.

  • Does Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs have profanity?

    No profanity is present in the book. The language used is appropriate for children and aligns with the playful tone of the story.

  • Does Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs have climate change?

    No climate themes or discussions are present in the book. The narrative is focused on the humorous interaction between Goldilocks and the dinosaurs.

  • Does Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on a humorous retelling of the Goldilocks story with dinosaurs, and there are no references to sexual themes.

  • Does Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. Goldilocks is portrayed as a curious character, but the story does not delve into themes of gender expectations or roles.

  • Does Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book 'Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs'. The search results reference other adaptations or discussions about Goldilocks but do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content in Willems' version.