The Gingerbread Man Big Book

The Gingerbread Man comes to life in this fun, fast-paced fairy tale retold in a modern Australian setting. When a gingerbread man escapes the oven, he races away to avoid being eaten, encountering a variety of characters along the way. At last, he meets a cunning dingo-can he be trusted? This large-format book raises key topics like trust, belonging, and stranger-danger, encouraging rich discussion in a safe, age-appropriate way.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces narrative sequencing and repetition for early literacy.
• Promotes critical thinking through an open-ended conclusion.
• Explores social-emotional learning: trust, caution, and friendship.
• Provides a culturally relevant take with Australian fauna.

Classroom Ideas:

• Act out the story with character masks and explore alternative endings.
• Create a class gingerbread man and write about where he would run.
• Discuss stranger-danger in a safe and relatable context.
• Map the gingerbread man's journey with labeled Australian landscapes.

Information:

• Ages: 3-8 years
• Genre: Classic Fairy Tale / Big Book
• Format: Big Book | 16 pages | Dimensions: 42cm x 30cm