The Gingerbread Boy
No. of pages 40
Published: 1983
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In "The Gingerbread Boy" by Richard Egielski, a lively tale unfolds as a gingerbread boy comes to life and immediately dashes away from his creators. As he runs through the countryside, he encounters various characters, including a hungry fox, a cow, and a horse, all eager to catch him. The gingerbread boy boasts about his speed, proclaiming that no one can catch him. However, his boldness leads him into a clever trap set by the cunning fox. The story highlights themes of bravery, cleverness, and the consequences of underestimating others, all wrapped in delightful illustrations and rhythmic narration. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 4-7 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 1983 by Turtleback Books .
Richard Egielski is the award-winning author and illustrator of many books, including "The Web Files, Three French Hens, "and "The Gingerbread Boy. " He lives with his family in New Jersey.