The Gingerbread Man - Softcover

Jim Aylesworth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 059081298X ISBN 13: 9780590812986

Publisher: Scholastic, 1998

Synopsis

Synopsis A freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of pursuers until he meets a clever fox. Publisher's Note A new rendition of a beloved classic. "Concisely written text and a jazzy refrain....You may have other versions on your shelves - make lots of room for copies of this one." - The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books, starred review. An irresistible retelling of a beloved classic is accompanied by whimsical animal images and a recipe for gingerbread cookies, in a rollicking picture book by an award-winning author and illustrator. In this irresistible retelling, the Gingerbread Man taunts a crowd of hungry cookie lovers. Children enjoy chiming in with Aylesworth's charming, rollicking refrains, accompanied by whimsical animal images and a delicious recipe for gingerbread men. Full color.

About this title

From the Back Cover

StoryPlay™ books offer exciting ways to engage with your little one during story time and playtime!
Get school-ready with StoryPlay™ prompts and activities that help develop:

· Problem-solving abilities

· Social development

· Reading comprehension

· Pre-reading skills

· Memory strength
This book shines a spotlight on HUMILITY.

About the Author

Jim Aylesworth tells his stories with generous doses of "out loud" sounds, rhythms, and rhymes. His 25-year teaching career taught him exactly what children love best in a story. He lives in Chicago, IL with his wife.

Barbara McClintock's distinguished books have four times been honored as New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 059081298X
• ISBN 13: 9780590812986
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Barbara McClintock
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 29