Age: Preschool-2nd grade
Family: 2 brothers, 1 sister

Wow. From Ladybug Girl to this? This book is just stupendous! It already has a classic feel to it from the spot on language, the exciting plot, the unpredictable ending, the detailed illustrations (that I want to hang on my wall), and some unique literary devices such as breaking the 4th wall. Soman even includes some fun nods to the adult readers. For example, the three bears find themselves in the middle of storm after fighting with each other:

"They didn't care whose fault it was anymore, they were all in the same boat."

The resolution is incredibly satisfying and a good lesson for children that their mother will always love them--but they may not always get dessert.