A new rendition of a beloved classic. "Concisely written text and a jazzy refrain....You may have other versions on your shelves - make lots of room for copies of this one." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review.
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2?An excellent rendition of an oft-told tale that demonstrates that there is always room for one more Gingerbread Man on the shelves. Aylesworth has done a perfect job of shaping the text to read aloud smoothly with good repetitive phrases that ring true, such as the Gingerbread Man's response to his pursuers: "No! No!/I won't come back!/I'd rather run/Than be your snack!" The text is matched beautifully with an excellent layout and McClintock's illustrations. Using watercolors, sepia ink, and gouache, the artist has created pictures with an old-fashioned look to them, which she attributes to the influence of the 19th-century French illustrator, Grandville. They also are somewhat reminiscent of the work of Randolph Caldecott. McClintock's anthropomorphic animals are wonderfully realized, especially the wily fox, and the Gingerbread Man is a saucy fellow dressed in a blue jacket and hat, with hands on hips and a big smile. The book comes complete with a recipe on the back cover. A satisfying version in every way.?Judith Constantinides, East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Ages 2^-5. With a chanting, rhythmic text and vital narrative pictures, this version of the popular folktale will be a favorite for storytelling with young preschoolers. Egielski's recent Gingerbread Boy (1997) is set in modern-day New York City, but McClintock's illustrations, in watercolor, sepia ink, and gouache, are traditional in style and setting, reminiscent of some early Mother Goose illustrations. Once upon a time, a cheerful old man and a cheerful old woman in their old-fashioned cozy house decided to make a gingerbread man. A series of pictures shows how they bake him, step by step. Then to their consternation, he pops out of the oven and runs away. Now they are no longer smiling--they are mad. They race after the smiling little gingerbread kid, who shouts, "No! No! I won't come back! I'd rather run than be your snack!" He runs from a butcher, an elegant cow, a muddy old sow--until a sly, bookish fox tricks him and gobbles him up. There is a great scene in which all the pursuers, human and animal, stand fuming and helpless while the fox licks its lips and leaves not even a crumb. Hazel Rochman
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Run as fast as you can, and get this book! The illustrations are fantastic, and the rhythm and rhyming are far better than "The Ginger Bread Boy"! I have purchased copies of both, and my 3 year old enjoys this one MUCH more! This is a book that every child should have in their room! Even if the "Ginger Bread Man" does get eaten in the end, he is after all, just a cookie! This is a fun book to read to your children, and I highly recomend it!
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Lovely illustrations and repeating, predictable text. The illustrations are "old fashioned" looking and were drawn in ink then colored with watercolors and gouache. A classic tale about a gingerbread cookie man that gets up and runs away when he is released from the oven and leads many on a long chase. My children want me to read this story over and over again! There are many versions of this story in print but we especially like this one. As a bonus, the recipe for gingerbread cookies is on the back cover.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Tetoes
Format:Hardcover
I have read this book more than any other!! My children love to hear run run run as fast as you can.... that they chant with me! Great classic book!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
I bought this book for my 6-year old son. His class was reading it and he really enjoyed it, so I bought it for him. Read more
Published 1 day ago by geenah
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful story with old-fashioned illustration
We adore this book, which was originally given to us by a teacher. I have since given as holiday gifts to many kids.
Published 16 days ago by New Mom
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not the Original Story
Once again, a classic storyline has been needlessly modified. The fox never crosses the river with the gingerbread man on his back in this version. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Momof2
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gingerbread man
I love the book, it is exactly what I wanted. Just wish I would have got it 2 days sooner. Oh well, January is still winter and I can use it in my class.
Published 4 months ago by Katie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brought back childhood memories
Great book! hard pages, good for little sisters that like to tears pages! Lol!
The storie brought back memories. would recomend.
The storie brought back memories. would recomend.
Published 4 months ago by sallie deuel
4.0 out of 5 stars
traditional style
I liked the quality of detailed drawings which I'd describe as old-fashioned rather than the over-simplified versions served up to children these days
Published 5 months ago by Gela
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing version!
I love the pictures and the story. This is the classic version of this story with wonderful pictures. I am so glad to have this version of the book for my classroom!
Published 5 months ago by Jonathan W. Puryear
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great story, but not original version
My only disappointment with this book was in the ending: it is not the traditional version I was accustomed to where the fox takes the gingerbread man across the river, proceeding... Read more
Published 8 months ago by RG
3.0 out of 5 stars
3 stars for cute book.
I ordered the paper back and I received a tiny cardboard version of it. I ordered it to replace my nephew's teacher's book, since he decided it was a coloring book. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Gingerbread Man
As a teacher the Gingerbread stories make for fun reading as well as material for working with comparing and contrasting.
Published 21 months ago by Kathleen T Trandem
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