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Ladybird First Favourite Tales The Gingerbread Man

By Ladybird and Alan MacDonald

A freshly baked gingerbread man escapes the oven—but can anything catch him?

vibrant rhythmic engaging

Genres

Fairy Tales Adventure

What is Ladybird First Favourite Tales The Gingerbread Man about?

In this delightful retelling of the classic tale, a freshly baked gingerbread man leaps from the oven and dashes away, evading a host of pursuers—including a little old woman, a little old man, and various farm animals. With its rhythmic, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, this story is perfect for reading aloud and sharing with young children.

About the author

Ladybird is a much-loved publisher known for creating wonderful books for children. Famous for their fun and colourful stories, Ladybird books help young readers learn and explore the world around them. From classic fairy tales to exciting adventures, Ladybird stories have been enjoyed by children for generations.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2019

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