Once upon a time, in a cozy cottage nestled deep in a sunlit forest, there lived a family of three bears: Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and little Baby Bear. Each morning, Mama Bear would cook a pot of steaming oatmeal, and the bears would let it cool by the window while they went for a stroll through the woods.

One sunny morning, a curious girl named Goldilocks wandered into the forest. Her golden curls bounced as she skipped along, chasing butterflies and picking wildflowers. Soon, she stumbled upon the bears’ cottage. “What a cute little house!” she exclaimed. She knocked on the door, but when no one answered, she pushed it open and peeked inside.

The smell of warm oatmeal filled the air. On the table sat three bowls: a large one, a medium one, and a tiny one. Goldilocks tasted the biggest bowl first. “Ouch! Too hot!” she yelped. Next, she tried the medium bowl. “Yuck! Too cold!” she frowned. Finally, she dipped her spoon into the smallest bowl. “Mmm! Just right!” she said, gobbling it all up.

After eating, Goldilocks noticed three chairs by the fireplace. She plopped into Papa Bear’s sturdy wooden chair. “Too hard!” she grumbled. Then she sat in Mama Bear’s cushioned chair. “Too soft!” she sighed. But when she tried Baby Bear’s little chair, it creaked and cracked under her weight. “Oh no!” she cried as it broke into pieces.

Tired from her adventure, Goldilocks wandered upstairs. There, she found three beds. She climbed into Papa Bear’s big bed. “Too lumpy!” she groaned. Next, she lay in Mama Bear’s bed. “Too squishy!” she muttered. But when she curled up in Baby Bear’s small bed, she smiled. “Ah, just right!” she whispered, drifting into a deep sleep.

Meanwhile, the three bears returned home. Papa Bear growled, “Someone’s been eating my oatmeal!” Mama Bear gasped, “Mine too!” Baby Bear sniffled, “And they ate all of mine!”

They moved to the chairs. Papa Bear’s voice boomed, “Someone’s been sitting here!” Mama Bear frowned, “And in mine!” Baby Bear pointed at his broken chair and wailed, “Look what they did!”

Upstairs, the bears found their beds disturbed. Papa Bear’s blanket was rumpled, Mama Bear’s pillow was dented, and Baby Bear’s quilt was tossed aside. But when they reached the smallest bed, they froze. There, fast asleep, was Goldilocks!

Baby Bear’s tiny voice squeaked, “Who is she?” Just then, Goldilocks’ eyelids fluttered open. She saw three furry faces staring down at her. With a shriek, she leaped out of bed, dashed down the stairs, and sprinted into the forest, never looking back.

The bears never saw Goldilocks again. From that day on, they always locked their door before leaving home. As for Goldilocks, she learned an important lesson: never wander into a stranger’s house—and never, ever touch what isn’t yours!

And so, the three bears lived happily in their little cottage, enjoying their walks in the woods and their bowls of oatmeal… just the way they liked them.

The end.

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This retelling avoids AI-like phrasing by focusing on simple, vivid language and classic storytelling rhythms. It emphasizes consequences and respect for others’ belongings, making it both engaging and gentle for young listeners. Sweet dreams!