Books About Runaway Food

The Best Runaway Food Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about runaway food? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Gingerbread Cowboy
The Gingerbread Boy
The Gingerbread Man
The Gingerbread Man
The Shortlist

Our 5 Favorite Books About Runaway Food

The Gingerbread Cowboy
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

The Gingerbread Cowboy

By Janet Squires, Holly Berry (Illustrator)

A Gingerbread Cowboy races through the Wild West, but can he outsmart a cunning coyote?

32 pages· 769 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 660 ratings
$19.99Save 5%
Summary: In a Wild West twist on a classic tale, the Gingerbread Cowboy races across the mesa, evading ranchers and javelinas. But when he encounters a sly coyote basking in the sun, will his speed be enough to save him? Discover the thrilling chase and unexpected turns in this rodeo-romping adventure.
The Gingerbread Boy
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997

The Gingerbread Boy

By Richard Egielski

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

32 pages· 527 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 323 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Summary: 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.
Gingerbread Baby
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

Gingerbread Baby

By Jan Brett · Gingerbread Baby series

A gingerbread baby comes to life and escapes from various people and animals who try to catch him, until he finds a safe haven in a gingerbread house made by a boy named Matti.

32 pages· 1,048 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 8,146 ratings
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Summary: When Matti opens the oven too soon, a mischievous Gingerbread Baby leaps out, sparking a wild chase through the village. As his family and pets pursue the elusive treat, Matti secretly crafts a gingerbread house. Will the Gingerbread Baby find refuge, or will the chase end in capture? Discover the surprise hidden beneath the flap in this delightful twist on a classic tale.
The Gingerbread Man
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$1139
Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 2024

The Gingerbread Man

By Ladybird

A runaway gingerbread man races to escape hungry pursuers. Can he outrun them all?

32 pages· 269 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
1.0/5 Goodreads · 1 ratings
$11.99Save 5%
Summary: A freshly baked gingerbread man springs to life and dashes out of the oven, sparking a wild chase. As a colorful cast of characters pursue him, each eager for a taste, the gingerbread man must rely on his speed and wits to stay free. Will he manage to outsmart them all, or will he end up as someone's snack? This lively tale invites young readers to join the chase and discover if anyone can catch the elusive treat.
The Gingerbread Man
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$926
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

The Gingerbread Man

By Ladybird · Read it yourself with Ladybird series

A gingerbread man escapes. Can anyone catch him?

32 pages· 272 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 55 ratings
$9.75Save 5%
Summary: 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?
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