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Ladybird Tales: The Gingerbread Man

By Vera Southgate

A cheeky gingerbread man escapes the oven—but can anything outwit his fastest pursuer?

lively engaging timeless

Genres

Fairy Tales

What is Ladybird Tales: The Gingerbread Man about?

When a cheeky gingerbread man leaps from the oven, he dashes away, taunting everyone with his catchy refrain. As he outruns a series of pursuers, from a little old woman to a sly fox, children will delight in his daring escapades and the story's unexpected twist.

About the author

Vera Southgate was a well-loved writer from the UK who created many enjoyable books for young readers. She is best known for retelling classic fairy tales like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Puss in Boots. Vera’s stories are easy to read and full of adventure, helping many children discover the joy of reading.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2013

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