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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
The Gingerbread Man
Written & illustrated by Karen Schmidt
Part of the Easy-To-Read Folktale series
A gingerbread man escapes the oven, outsmarting pursuers until a cunning fox intervenes.
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31 pages· 768 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A gingerbread man leaps from the oven, evading all who chase him with his taunting refrain. But when he encounters a sly fox, will his luck run out? This timeless folktale unfolds with charm and suspense, inviting readers to join the chase and discover if the gingerbread man can truly outrun his fate. Perfect for young imaginations, this story blends adventure with a hint of caution, leaving readers eager to see who will have the last laugh.
From the publisher
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! A clever retelling of a classic tale, perfect for all-year-round! Run! Run!Fast as you can!You can’t catch me!I’m the Gingerbread Man! Dive into a clever retelling of an old and beloved folktale.The easy to read text and classic illustrations are sure to capture the hearts and imaginations of kids everywhere! A perfect read for all-year-round!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 31
- Words
- 768
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 360L
The series
The Easy-To-Read Folktale series
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.6
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 6066
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1980
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780590410564
- OCLC
- 22299547
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