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“Ha, Ha! Hee, hee! You‘ll never find me. I‘m the Gingerbread Baby. Catch me if you can.”

I would love to use this book and explore the idea of windows and foreshadowing with my students.

In Jan Brett‘s “Gingerbread Baby” published in 1997, the gingerbread baby hopped out of the oven off the baking tray because Matti Peaked before he was done being baked. The Gingerbread Baby goes on to create mischief by hopping across boars, tying girls‘ braids together, and running all over the pace. He continues to run around and cause a ruckus when Matti gets the idea to bake him a house and trap him!

I used to read this as a kid. I love the pictures.

I like how the text rhymes. A lot of students love this book and I can see why!

Gingerbread Man by Catherine McCafferty (2012). With its fascinating narrative, the book allows readers to follow the adventures of the Gingerbread Man as he flees from seekers, including the old woman who baked him, intelligent animals, and a clever fox. The drawings are energetic, complimenting the story's fast-paced action and humor. The rhythmic, repeating lines make it a perfect choice for read-alouds, promoting engagement and anticipation.

I can encourage students to identify the story's sequence and main events, helping them understand narrative structure.

The old woman made up her mind, 'If we cannot have a child,' she said, 'I will make one for us.'

“Run, run, as fast as you can! You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man!“

Join the exciting adventure of the Gingerbread Man in Jim Aylesworth's lively retelling! With charming illustrations by Barbara McClintock, this delightful tale follows a spirited cookie who cleverly outsmarts hungry pursuers. Full of rhythm and rhyme, it celebrates determination and offers a valuable lesson about humility. Perfect for young readers, The Gingerbread Man is a timeless classic that will have children laughing and cheering!