This absolutely fantastic picture book is filled with beautiful imaginary places for any child to drift off into. The story is similar to 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' but with an Alaskan twist. Aloo-ki, a little Eskimo girl, as the main characters. Aloo-ki discovers the bears' igloo while chasing after her sled dogs that have floated off on an ice floe. The bears have gone out for a walk while their soup cools giving Aloo-ki the time to come in and sample the soup. She tries try Papa, Mama, and Baby Bear's boots, and end up fast asleep in Baby Bear's sleeping mound, which is, of course, just right. The bears come home after saving Aloo-ki's dogs and find Aloo-ki asleep. In the ending of this story, Aloo-ki wakes and gathers her dogs and quickly leaves, but not before waving a thank you.
Motivational Activities:
Compare and contrast 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' with this story 'The Three Snow Bears'.
Have the children write down the key items to the setting then determine the details that are a result of the setting, for exp. clothing, the igloo, eating soup, the animals, etc.
Discuss the morals of the story.
Have the children build an igloo out of various art materials.
Discuss what the weather and culture is like in Alaska.
Make a list of Polar bear facts
Write down the different cultures of Alaska VS the woods in the US.
Personal Response:
If the amazing illustrations don't grab your attention then the adorable twist to 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' will. The change in the setting and introduction to the Alaskan way is unique and educational. This book opens the door to communication about the different culture of Alaskan people. in addition, this traditional story line, allows for parents and teachers to instill upon children the importance of not breaking and entering a strangers home. It allows for the discussion to be had of all the naughty things the little girl does had how children should never do them.
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