Gingerbread Man - Tapa dura

'Run, run as fast as you can, you can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man'! The Gingerbread Man outruns a little old lady, a cow, a horse and a farmer, but what happens when the sly fox offers to carry him across the river? The classic children's story is retold in this enchanting book, which is illustrated throughout with lively and colourful drawings. The simple vocabulary and familiar language means that children can follow as you read or try for themselves. Interactive comprehension questions and writing exercises at the back of the book provide a lively learning tool. This is a delightful retelling of a classic fairytale for a new generation, with bright and imaginative drawings. It includes an interactive spread that encourages young children to read, write and observe. The fresh and lively storyline is designed to appeal to the young child, with appropriate vocabulary for those learning to read by themselves. Other titles in the series include "The Three Little Pigs", "Cinderella", and "Goldilocks" and the "Three Bears".

Janet Brown is a published adapter, author, illustrator and narrator of children's books. Ken Morton has worked for over twenty years as a freelance artist and illustrator in a wide range of fields, including greetings cards, prints, and children's books.