<p>Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear weren''t expecting any company when they went for a walk on Christmas Eve, but that''s exactly what they got! Debut author Maria Modugno teams up with award-winning artists Jane and Brooke Dyer to deliver a festive twist on <em>Goldilocks and the Three Bears</em>, with Santa Claus stepping in as the cheerful intruder.</p><p>Leaving their pudding to cool on the kitchen table, the unsuspecting bears head outdoors for a crisp evening walk. But when they return, they are shocked at what they find! Their pudding . . . eaten! Their chairs . . . broken! Their cozy beds . . . slept in! And it looks like the culprit is still there! Fast asleep in Baby Bear''s bed is someone awfully familiar. A fluffy white beard, a red jacket covered in soot, and two black boots sticking out from under the covers. Could it <em>really</em> be . . . ?</p><p>With sparkling prose and splendid watercolor paintings, this delicious holiday treat glows with warmth and humor that w