The Gingerbread Man
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

The Gingerbread Man

By Ladybird

Part of the Read it yourself with Ladybird series

A gingerbread man escapes. Can anyone catch him?

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32 pages· 272 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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A little old woman bakes a gingerbread man, but he springs to life and dashes away. As he races through the countryside, pursued by people and animals alike, the question remains: can anyone catch the elusive gingerbread man? This classic tale invites young readers to join the chase, building their reading skills with simple sentences and repeated words. Will the gingerbread man outsmart everyone, or will his adventure come to an unexpected end?

From the publisher

In this classic fairy tale, a little old woman makes a gingerbread man - but then he runs away! Is there anyone who can catch the gingerbread man? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird’s best-selling series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. The Gingerbread Man is a Level 2 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
272
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about clever tricksBooks about chasingBooks about runaway foodBooks about riversBooks about animals
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Book details

Publication
Published
August 27, 2013
First published
May 27, 2010
Publisher
Ladybird
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780723272885

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