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~ (Author, Illustrator) "There was a woman and a man who had no children..." (more)
Key Phrases: Gingerbread Boy
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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.)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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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.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (August 22, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0064437086
  • ISBN-13: 978-0064437080
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,998 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The urban Gingerbread Boy story, September 2, 2000
By Kimberly Pope (Tempe, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars such a fun book!, June 8, 2009
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.
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4.0 out of 5 stars We live in NYC, so this is a real treat!, September 14, 2008
It's great to see the Gingerbread Boy pass by people we might pass by, go places we might go (I recognize that train station, by the way!), do things that we might like to do (like climb on the scaffolding - my nieces would love to do that!).

The story is just the same as the original except for the setting, and the Gingerbread Boy getting eaten... well, it's very satisfyingly written. Mmm.

A note about the artwork, the illustrations are very colorful, and pretty accurate. This book is worth buying for that alone, I should think.
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The book was in excellent condition and received quickly in the mail. I was very pleased!
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