That sneaky little Gingerbread Man is on the loose again, this time he’s at the zoo! Follow along on his adventure as he rescues animals while looking for his classmates. Gingerbread Books for Little Learners One more interesting choice is The Runaway Tortilla by Eric Kimmel. Set in south Texas, the main character is a freshly baked “light as a cloud” tortilla, rather than a gingerbread cookie. Below are some of my favorite gingerbread man books to share with elementary students. Your students are going to love these stories! The Gingerbread Girl by Lisa Campbell Ernst This 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff' Story e-Book is another great fairytale resource. Perfect for story-sharing at home and in school.

Love this adorable cowboy and desert themed Gingerbread Man book. The Gingerbread Cowboy is so engaging and has amazing vocabulary! It’s such a fun one and your kids will probably ask you to read it again and again. What could be more fun than a fairy tale mashup? Combine The Gingerbread Man with Little Red Riding Hood and you’ve got the recipe for a hilarious read-aloud that will capture the attention of your littles as they notice overlapping story lines.A sparkling holiday book for preschoolers ready to practice counting. The cutest little gingerbread men disappear one by one as readers count down from 10. Peek-through holes add extra fun to this charming book perfect for the holidays. In The Cajun Cornbread Boy, an old woman decided to cook up a Cajun Cornbread Boy because she wanted a son. She put the cornbread in a magic skillet. Then, she placed two chilis for the eyes, pepper for the nose, and a sausage for the mouth. However, as soon as the cornbread was done cooking, he sprouted up on two legs and started running from the house! The Gingerbread Man is a classic children's story about a runaway gingerbread man fleeing from the woman who baked him. The story is best known for the Gingerbread Man's catchphrase "Run, run, as fast you can! You can't catch me I'm the Gingerbread Man!" A slightly abridged version of the original that works well as an introduction to the classic fairytale. Sunny, pastel illustrations lead the reader along the gingerbread man's escape route. He ultimately falls prey to sly fox, who gobbles him up with satisfying delight. This small Gingerbread Man book is a nice supplement to a child's bookshelf. The Gingerbread Man Story is a classic children's story about a runaway gingerbread man fleeing from the woman who baked him. The story is best known for the gingerbread man's catchphrase "Run, run, as fast you can! You can't catch me I'm the gingerbread man!"

I don’t have all of these ones below but I thought I’d include them for those of you who do an entire gingerbread theme in your classroom or have your own kids that can’t get enough gingerbread man stories. 🙂 An adorable twist on the classic tale of The Gingerbread Man set in a national park. This version is perfect for comparing characters and settings between different versions of the story. A modern, urban version of The Gingerbread Boy that takes place in New York City and culminates in Central Park. A Gingerbread theme allows for plenty of fun and learning without any mention of the jolly old elf or his reindeer. When children engage in imaginary play, there are no limitations to their creativity. The rules that apply to the real world don't exist in fantasyland. Reading books that fuel their ability to stretch the boundaries during childhood will help them become better thinkers, problem-solvers, inventors, and innovators as adults.

The author of this story is the youngest grandson of Ernest Hemingway! He borrows the early elements of the original story which involves a fox chasing after the delicious smelling Gingerbread Man. However, this is where the similarity ends. Much to the feisty cookie's dismay, the fox catches him but dislikes the little nibble he takes. The Gingerbread Man feels like a failure, but the fox and others rally around him to lift his spirits and find a new purpose in life. A creative spin on the original children's book about The Gingerbread Man. Looking for a way to incorporate STEM into your Gingerbread Unit? Your kids will have a blast building their own gingerbread houses to accompany this book. This is another book by Jan Brett that features the Gingerbread Man. In Gingerbread Friends, the Gingerbread Man looks for a friend and again is on the run from hungry animals.

You can easily print it and immediately have it as a cute writing activity to go along with your gingerbread unit.No surprises here, this classic tale boasts visually appealing images and simple, straightforward text. I have had this one in my collection for years and years and it never fails to deliver.