This document presents the classic short story ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears’, a beloved tale that follows a little girl named Goldilocks as she explores the home of three bears. The narrative details her adventures with the bears’ porridge, chairs, and beds, emphasizing themes of curiosity and consequences. The story is structured in a simple, engaging manner suitable for children, making it an excellent resource for early readers. The document is published by the British Council, an organization known for promoting educational opportunities and cultural relations. It serves as a valuable educational tool for teaching reading comprehension and moral lessons in a fun and relatable way.
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Goldilocks and the three bears
Short story
Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Goldilocks. She
had golden hair.
One day Goldilocks was walking in the forest. She saw a house and
knocked on the door. She went inside. Nobody was there.
Goldilocks saw three bowls on the table. She was hungry.
‘This porridge is too hot! This porridge is too cold! This porridge is just right!’ Goldilocks ate all the
porridge.
Goldilocks was tired now. ‘This chair is too big! This chair is too big, too! This chair is just right!’ But the
chair broke!
Goldilocks was very tired. She went upstairs. ‘This bed is too hard! This bed is too soft! This bed is just
right!’
Soon, the bears came home.
‘Someone’s been eating my porridge!’ said Daddy Bear.
‘Someone’s been eating my porridge!’ said Mummy Bear.
‘Someone’s been eating my porridge - and it’s all gone!’ said Baby Bear.
‘Someone’s been sitting on my chair!’ said Daddy Bear.
‘Someone’s been sitting on my chair!’ said Mummy Bear.
‘Someone’s been sitting on my chair - and it’s broken!’ said Baby Bear.
‘Someone’s been sleeping in my bed!’ said Daddy Bear.
‘Someone’s been sleeping in my bed!’ said Mummy Bear.
‘Someone’s been sleeping in my bed - and she’s still there!’ said Baby Bear.
Goldilocks woke up and saw the three bears. ‘Help!’ She ran downstairs and into the forest. She never
came back again.
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