Bonnie Rutherford

"The Gingerbread Man" tells the story of a woman who cooks a gingerbread man for her husband. But before he can enjoy it, the Gingerbread Man runs away! The plot unfolds as the Gingerbread Man outruns various animals who attempt to capture him and taunts them saying "You can't catch me I'm the Gingerbread Man."

Because I am familiar with the story, I did not find the story interesting. However, I was impressed with the illustrations. Although it is not stated, it appears as if colored pencils were used. The illustrations are bright and colorful and will appeal to younger children.

Teachers of younger students could organize a class wide Gingerbread man hunt. Students could draw gingerbread man posters to help with their search. In the end students will "find" the gingerbread man and eat him for a snack. Students could also just bake their own gingerbread men and write their own version of the story.… (más)