Title: The Gingerbread Man
Author: Jim Aylesworth
Illustrator: Barbara McClintock
Age: K-10
In the retelling of this tale, not much
new or exciting is added. The tale is very traditional so it is the
illustrations that really add the energy to this version. A mix of both human
and animal characters (all dressed in human clothing) is an interesting
combination. The repetitive verse of the story can be chanted by students who
are reading along with the book. Cleverly, the back cover contains a recipe for
gingerbread and warns the reader to take care when opening the oven door. This
provides an element of hands-on possibility to enhance the experience of the
book.
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