The Gingerbread Boy

The Gingerbread Boy by Paul Galdone
Picture Book Shelves - Lower Level - GAL

“Catch him, catch him if you can!” In this delightful folktale, a mischievous gingerbread boy runs away from just about everyone!

Once upon a time a very lonely old woman and man decide to make a gingerbread boy to keep them company. Unfortunately, as soon as he is baked, he jumps up and runs as far from them as possible. Along the way, he comes across a cow, a horse, and other people who would be very delighted to eat him. As the gingerbread boy taunts them that they can’t catch him, he grows surer of himself until he meets his match—the wily fox.

Told in rhyming, lyrical, and repetitious language, The Gingerbread Boy is the perfect book to read to little ones. Furthermore, it has a great universal lesson. Mr. Galdone’s version is well known. However, there are many other variations of this tale including The Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett and The Gingerbread Cowboy by Janet Squires. If you are looking to expose your young child to a delightful folktale, The Gingerbread Boy is a great option!