Gingerbread men are more than just a folklore-inspired Christmas baking tradition—they are a symbol of the holiday season. Originally the star of a fairy tale of his own, The Gingerbread Man has found his (or her) way into all sorts of other children’s stories. He’s as mischievous now as he was when he was originally created, and we […]
"A smooth and sophisticated version of the famous tale." —The Horn Book
In this modern retelling of a nursery classic, Caldecott-winning illustrator Richard Egielski adds an urban twist to a well-loved tale. This time, the gingerbread boy is on the loose in New York City, and he taunts everyone from construction workers to subway musicians, until his fateful chase through Central Park!
A School Library Journal Best Book and New York Public Library “One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing.”
"A smooth and sophisticated version of the famous tale." —The Horn Book
In this modern retelling of a nursery classic, Caldecott-winning illustrator Richard Egielski adds an urban twist to a well-loved tale. This time, the gingerbread boy is on the loose in New York City, and he taunts everyone from construction workers to subway musicians, until his fateful chase through Central Park!
A School Library Journal Best Book and New York Public Library “One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing.”
The Gingerbread Boy: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
32The Gingerbread Boy: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
32Paperback(Reprint)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780064437080 |
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Publisher: | HarperCollins |
Publication date: | 08/22/2000 |
Edition description: | Reprint |
Pages: | 32 |
Sales rank: | 146,004 |
Product dimensions: | 7.94(w) x 10.98(h) x 0.11(d) |
Lexile: | 520L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 4 - 8 Years |