Keep Running, Gingerbread Man!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2014 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Keep Running, Gingerbread Man!

By Steve Smallman, Neil Price (Illustrator)

Part of the Fairytales Gone Wrong series

Can the Gingerbread Man outsmart the cunning Fox and lead a healthy revolution?

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24 pages· 554 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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The Gingerbread Man races through the forest, outpacing everyone, even the sly Fox who craves a sweet snack. But this biscuit is not just fast; he's clever too. After outwitting Fox, he turns the tables, leading an aerobics class that leaves everyone breathless. In this twist on a classic tale, discover how a dash of wit and a sprinkle of fitness can change the game. Will the Gingerbread Man's quick thinking keep him safe, or will Fox finally catch his treat? Dive into a story where health and humor collide in a delightful chase.

From the publisher

In Keep Running, Gingerbread Man! no one can keep up with the speedy biscuit. Only Fox is fit enough to stand a chance of a teatime treat. But the Gingerbread Man’s not just quick on his feet - he’s pretty quick-witted too. After outsmarting Fox, he leads the other characters in an aerobics class. This series is a welcome addition for parents looking for picture books with a message. Focusing on personal well-being, QEB aims to intertwine your favourite classic fairy tales with a twist on health, hygiene and nutrition. The Fairy Tales Gone Wrong series includes: Blow Your Nose, Big Bad Wolf (978-1-60992-708-0) Fall 2014; Eat Your Greens, Goldilocks (978-1-60992-707-3) Fall 2014; Take a Bath, Cinderella (978-1-60992-700-4) Fall 2014; Keep Running Gingerbread Man (978-1-60992-701-1) Fall 2014

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
24
Words
554
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD490L
Themes & topics
Books about cookiesBooks about chasesBooks about animalsBooks about baking
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
September 23, 2014
First published
October 14, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781609927011

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