The Gingerbread Boy: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids

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?!

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.

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

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.