The Gingerbread Boy [Paperback]

Richard Egielski (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: K and up

"Run run run as fast as you can. You can't catch me! I'm the gingerbread man."

In this modern retelling of a nursery classic, Caldecott-winning illustrator Richard Egielski adds an urban twist to a well-loved tale. This time, the gingerbread boy is on the loose in New York City, and he taunts everyone from construction workers to subway musicians, until his fateful chase through Central Park!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

PW said that the author nicely balances "an unembellished text" with "minutely detailed images" in this take on the tale of a prideful cookie. Ages 3-7. (Aug.)
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From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3. Oven-hot, a delectable doughboy dashes through the city streets, chased by a growing group of hungry New Yorkers until he's snapped up by a fox in Central Park. A tasty twist on a favorite recipe.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (August 22, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064437086
• ISBN-13: 978-0064437080
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #103,677 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The urban Gingerbread Boy story, September 1, 2000

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Kimberly Pope (Tempe, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gingerbread Boy (Paperback)

Set in New York City, Richard Egielski's version of The Gingerbread Boy is a treat for the eyes. The illustrations are richly detailed and colorful, and my 3 year old son loves this modern version. He and I talk about the characters and details, telling stories within the story. Our favorite illustration shows of a group of construction workers who pause in their work to chase that irresistible gingerbread boy. My son really loves the chase scenes, but the picture of the fox eating the gingerbread boy is a little scary. We highly recommend this version to readers 3 and up.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Run, Run, Run to Buy This, January 7, 2010

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This review is from: The Gingerbread Boy (Paperback)

As a kindergarten teacher, this is a wonderful addition to my Gingerbread Man Unit. The city elements add so much fun to the gingerbread man story. The class loves the rat. I am able to extend the learning by using compare/ contrast discussions and Venn diagrams. If you are looking for a fun book to read this would fit the bill!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars such a fun book!, June 8, 2009

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West girl in the East (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gingerbread Boy (Paperback)

my family loves this book - especially after having lived in NY for awhile. it shows the subway, the fire escapes of apartment buildings, construction workers...everything you have in NY. it's a fun, very entertaining book. i'd recommend it to city lovers, and have bought a few for people who have visited us.