
By Benjamin Harper, Otis Frampton (Illustrator)
Part of the Far Out Fairy Tales series
A speedy caterpillar escapes hungry predators in a wild chase.
Mr. and Mrs. Mantis find an egg, expecting a caterpillar meal. But when it hatches, the Ginger-Red Caterpillar speeds away, sparking a frantic chase. As more creatures join the pursuit, the Mantises must outwit them all to catch their elusive dinner. Will the nimble caterpillar escape its fate, or will the Mantises finally have their feast? This graphic novel retelling of 'The Gingerbread Man' offers a fresh twist on a classic tale, filled with unexpected turns and engaging visuals that invite readers to explore the story's deeper layers.
Mr. and Mrs. Mantis are out looking for food when they come across an egg. They know it will be a caterpillar soon, so they bring it home and wait for it to hatch. But when the caterpillar emerges, they are in for a surprise! The speedy red critter zooms away at high speed. The Mantises try to chase down their dinner, as more and more creatures set their sights on eating the nimble Ginger-Red Caterpillar. You’ve never experienced the story of The Gingerbread Man quite like this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story’s twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.
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