The Gingerbread Man: Ladybird First Favourite Tales
Alan MacDonald, Ladybird
A retelling of The Gingerbread Man for early readers from Ladybird.
Based on the traditional fairy tale The Gingerbread Man, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Follow the gingerbread man as he tries to escape all manner of hungry animals and people! This hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year olds
This book is part of Ladybirds First Favourite Tales series – these retellings are perfect for introducing young children to classic stories and fairy tales, and the books are just right for those just learning to read.
Look out for other books in the series:
The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Reviews
Well loved in the home by all, we inclued the audio books and mini films of this aswell
Nurse Hopscotch Gooseberry 05.10.2025
Easy and happy
Fairy Marge Chipperfield 30.09.2025
Great story
Duchess Wanda Endeavour 05.09.2025
I like to sing the song
Senor Hank Turkey 01.09.2025
Great
Dona Esmerelda Bonsai 31.08.2025
Funny that he can alive and ran away only to get eaten
Judge Natty Piano-key 26.08.2025
Fiction book. Really enjoyed the song "you can't catch me im the gingerbread man...." then going through all the different characters who tried to catch him. The sly fox in the end
Commander Burp Hoverboard 20.08.2025
I liked the gingerbread man and his song.
Judge Peaches Hungry-Hippo 19.08.2025
I love reading this book to my little sister we love the gingerbread man.
Duchess Pinky Cuckoo-Clock 16.08.2025
This book is about the gingerbread man who is running away from the humans and the animals and he got eaten by the fox which is really devastating. I like the book because it has an ingredient page at the back that shows you how to make gingerbread people.
Corporal Pongo Lavalamp 10.08.2025
this book is very interesting
General Kiki Squirrel 07.08.2025
Loved this story
Marshal Marge Nuggets 29.07.2025
I liked the gingerbread man running away
Don Chip Tinkle 29.07.2025
I love this story. I want to make a gingerbread man which will come alive too
General Esmerelda O’Doughnut 20.07.2025
great
Prince Dragon Waterfall 18.12.2024
I don’t like the fox in this book, he’s a bit scary.
Dona Flopsy Jellybaby 02.09.2024
After being baked as a man, the Gingerbread Man runs away from being caught and gets eaten! So funny!
Professor Flash Aardvark 25.08.2024
Star Reviewer
The best part is when the fox eats the gingerbread man, it’s funny! I really like this story!
Principal Bunny Sunshine 20.08.2024
I liked it when the fox ate the gingerbread man.
Professor Cupcake Desperado 18.08.2024
He loves ready this book. He likes saying ‘run run, you can’t catch me’!!!!!!
Corporal Neptune Sparrow 17.08.2024
