Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas gave us a fresh look at the fairytale Goldilocks and the Three Bears, originally written in 1831 by Eleanor Mure, with a traditional Chinese twist to it. The Storyline was very similar to the original, where Goldy Luck tried a Congee from the large, medium, and small bowls; she tried out the three chairs and three beds just as Goldilocks did in the original. This new interpretation of the fairytale, however, had a more culturally diverse view, introducing the reader to the Chinese New Year traditions and meals, such as having Goldy deliver Turnip cakes to the Pandas and eating Congee rather than porridge. What more interestingly caught my attention was the finale of the fairytale, just how Goldy regretted her behavior at the Panda's home and returned to make it right. I interpreted the fairytale to reflect Goldy's curiosity, staying true to the original version, but I also enjoyed looking more into Goldy's character of making amends with the Panda family. This fairytale resonates with embracing our differences by taking a classic fairytale and recreating it to shine a light on the Chinese tradition of celebrating their new year, their cuisine, and even some of their language.
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