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Curly Locks

A nursery rhyme retold from The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes, edited by Walter Jerrold

This nursery rhyme comes from The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes, edited by Walter Jerrold and illustrated by Charles Robinson, published in the early twentieth century. The traditional rhyme 'Curly Locks' has been told and sung for generations. It tells the story of a proposal and a promise of a gentle, comfortable life. Here it is retold as a short story so young children can follow the moment Curly Locks decides to say yes. This text reflects its era.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 359 words in 4 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Big Book of Nursery Rhymes, Walter Jerrold and Charles Robinson

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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