The Gingerbread Boy
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Gingerbread Boy

Written & illustrated by Richard Egielski

A gingerbread boy races through New York City, evading capture in a thrilling urban chase.

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32 pages· 527 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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In a lively twist on a classic tale, the gingerbread boy escapes into the bustling streets of New York City. As he dashes past construction workers and subway musicians, his mischievous antics lead to a heart-pounding pursuit through Central Park. Can anyone catch this elusive cookie, or will he outsmart them all? Discover the fate of this daring confection in a vibrant urban adventure.

From the publisher

“A spirited version of the story of the gingerbread boy.” –New York Times”A smooth and sophisticated version of the famous tale.” –The Horn BookIn 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.”

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
527
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
Themes & topics
Books about talking animalsBooks about trickstersBooks about running awayBooks about runaway foodBooks about baking
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
68530
Publication
Published
August 22, 2000
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064437080

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