Scandinavia, where bears still live in the mountains, was chosen as the setting for this story. The turf-roofed house, the furniture, fabrics & clothes were all inspired by Icelandic, Norwegian & Swedish designs. Robert Southey’s famous English version (in which the bears’ visitor was an old woman) was written in 1837, & based on oral tradition. Turquoise level titles develop children’s understanding of topics with clusters of books on related subjects. High-interest themes such as danger, courage, kindness, bullying & anger are introduced. Available for Levels 15-24, PM Traditional Tales & Plays retell classic tales in a simplified language & form that children can underst&. Teachers use the tales in guided reading sessions & children can later read them with complete confidence & understanding. Parts are colour-coded for easy recognition. pm 19-offer