THE GINGERBREAD MAN by Gill Budgell
PAPERBACK
Author: Gill Budgell
Illustrator: Shahab Shamshirsaz
THE GINGERBREAD MAN is a retelling of the classic folk tale, specially designed for children taking their very first steps into reading. Miss Bun bakes a gingerbread man who leaps off the tray and runs away, sparking a fast-paced chase with animals and people all eager to catch him.
The familiar story builds excitement and ends with the clever fox, offering just the right mix of fun, repetition, and surprise. This edition is part of the Reading Planet Lift-Off First Words series and is graded at Book Band: Lilac - the very earliest level for beginner readers. With just 12 pages of carefully chosen words, supportive repetition, and engaging illustrations, it helps children build confidence while also developing early skills such as sequencing and prediction.
Simple, playful, and perfectly pitched for new readers, The Gingerbread Man makes an excellent choice for reading at home or in the classroom. It’s a dependable introduction to independent reading that balances learning support with the joy of a much-loved traditional tale.