The Gingerbread Man: Ladybird First Favourite Tales

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Watch this short video to see just a few examples of the types of activities and printables included in this set: One more interesting choice is The Runaway Tortilla by Eric Kimmel. Set in south Texas, the main character is a freshly baked “light as a cloud” tortilla, rather than a gingerbread cookie. The Gingerbread Man is a classic children's story about a runaway gingerbread man fleeing from the woman who baked him. The story is best known for the Gingerbread Man's catchphrase "Run, run, as fast you can! You can't catch me I'm the Gingerbread Man!" Ten Tiny Gingerbread Men is a cute one for younger kids to practice counting when reading it to them.

This is another book by Jan Brett that features the Gingerbread Man. In Gingerbread Friends, the Gingerbread Man looks for a friend and again is on the run from hungry animals. These are meant for mid-year kindergarteners and they’re best used after you’ve read aloud one of the traditional picture books. The Gingerbread Man raced faster than ever, and soon reached a riverbank. The river seemed quite deep. He gazed down at the water, and sighed, “Oh dear! What shall I do? I don’t know how to swim. They will catch me and eat me.”

What is The Gingerbread Man about?

Find out what happens when the Gingerbread Man cookie is left behind by the school children who created him. Who will chase him now?

Save time and get right to the playful learning with ourprintable lesson plan sets. Each set includes over 30 playful learning activities related to the theme, and we’ve provided different versions for home preschool families and classroom teachers so all activities are geared directly toward your needs. With delightful illustrations and simple text, this gingerbread man storybook will delight primary school children. Print as a PDF or use the e-version to tell go through the story together as a class. The Gingerbread Man Story is a classic children's story about a runaway gingerbread man fleeing from the woman who baked him. The story is best known for the gingerbread man's catchphrase "Run, run, as fast you can! You can't catch me I'm the gingerbread man!" As the Gingerbread Man raced on, a pony grazing on a meadow saw him. The pony thought the Gingerbread Man would be very tasty. “I will devour you in a couple of bites!” said the pony, and began to trot after the Gingerbread Man.And, of course, who could forget Little Red Riding Hood? Full of friendly illustrations and easy-to-read text, these e-books are a wonderful way to get children interested in traditional tales. What is The Gingerbread Man about? The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo is another from the wonderful series I talked about at the beginning of this list. It’s full of riddles and zoo animals and fun! Gingerbread Man Superhero tells the tale of a Gingerbread man that believes he is here to save the world, at least the other baked goods. When a Macaroon goes mad at the bakery, Gingerbread Man is just the hero needed to save the day. This book is told in a comic book style and is a fun read for all readers. The boy could not believe his eyes, but he soon yelled out, “Help! The Gingerbread Man is getting away!” Book Boxes are another fun way to get kids excited about reading. What kid doesn’t love to get a special delivery in the mail?! The crew over at Bookroo finds the best little known books that you won’t already have in your library, and they send them to you each month. Take a peak inside a Bookroo Box here.

For more similar stories and lots of other exciting English resources, make your very own Twinkl account here. FIND EVEN MORE GINGERBREAD THEME ACTIVITIES IN OUR PRINTABLE PRESCHOOL LESSON PLANS. Favorite Gingerbread Man BooksGingerbread Man tells the classic story of a runaway gingerbread man. The illustrations give the feeling of a classic fairy tale. Dietz, Dan (2022). "The Gingerbread Man". The Complete Book of 1900s Broadway Musicals. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. ISBN 9781538168943. Once upon a time in the Wild west, there lived a rancher and his wife in the story The Gingerbread Cowboy. The wife would make biscuits every morning, but one day she decided to bake a gingerbread cowboy instead. She used raisins, candies, and nuts to make the eyes, mouth, and a cowboy hat. But, as soon as the rancher opened the oven to see what was making that wonderful smell, the Gingerbread Cowboy escaped and ran out the door! A Gingerbread theme allows for plenty of fun and learning without any mention of the jolly old elf or his reindeer.

Looking for a way to incorporate STEM into your Gingerbread Unit? Your kids will have a blast building their own gingerbread houses to accompany this book. If you need a fun and easy writing template to use for your gingerbread unit, this Gingerbread Man Writing Craft template is adorable and only a dollar! 🙂

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Finally, a fairy tale to enhance vocabulary! This version of the classic story uses new words to describe every situation in which the Gingerbread Man finds himself. Your little ninja lovers will adore this fun and unique twist on the Gingerbread Man story. Find out if the Ninjabread Man can outsmart the Ninja Bear, Ninja Snake, Ninja Mouse, Ninja Fox, and the Sensei! The Best Gingerbread Books for Kids Since that one was such a hit, The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas is obviously a favorite too! I love the message of showing appreciation for the people in the community and spreading holiday cheer. Adorable!