The Gingerbread Boy: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids

by Richard Egielski

Book Overview

"A spirited version of the story of the gingerbread boy." --New York Times

"A smooth and sophisticated version of the famous tale." --The Horn Book

In this modern retelling of a nursery classic, Caldecott-winning illustrator Richard Egielski adds an urban twist to a well-loved tale. This time, the gingerbread boy is on the loose in New York City, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0064437086
• ISBN13: 9780064437080
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

The Gingerbread City Boy!

I like reading this version of the gingerbread man to my Story Hour kids because it’s not the usual farm scene. It’s a great story with the same unfortunate ending, but he really is just a cookie, right?!

We live in NYC, so this is a real treat!

It's great to see the Gingerbread Boy pass by people we might pass by, go places we might go (I recognize that train station, by the way!), do things that we might like to do (like climb on the scaffolding - my nieces would love to do that!). The story is just the same as the original except for the setting, and the Gingerbread Boy getting eaten... well, it's very satisfyingly written. Mmm. A note about the artwork, the illustrations are very colorful, and pretty accurate. This book is worth buying for that alone, I should think.

Gingerbread Boy

The book was in excellent condition and received quickly in the mail. I was very pleased!

The urban Gingerbread Boy story

Set in New York City, Richard Egielski's version of The Gingerbread Boy is a treat for the eyes. The illustrations are richly detailed and colorful, and my 3 year old son loves this modern version. He and I talk about the characters and details, telling stories within the story. Our favorite illustration shows of a group of construction workers who pause in their work to chase that irresistible gingerbread boy. My son really loves the chase scenes, but the picture of the fox eating the gingerbread boy is a little scary. We highly recommend this version to readers 3 and up.