The Gingerbread Man: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader
Read It Yourself Series
What’s inside...
Follow the swift and clever Gingerbread Man in this delightful retelling, perfect for kids developing their reading confidence. Engage young readers with simple text and vibrant illustrations that bring this classic chase story to life. A great pick for nurturing literacy and keeping children riveted from start to finish. Based on the popular classic tale. When a cheeky, freshly baked gingerbread man leaps out of the oven and runs away, he's chased by a motley crew of characters who want to eat him for their tea! Can anyone catch him?
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Gingerbread Man
The Little Old Woman
Discussion points
Why do you think the Gingerbread Man didn’t want to be eaten?
What different characters did the Gingerbread Man meet, and how did they react to him?
If you were the Gingerbread Man, how would you have escaped from the fox?
What lesson can we learn from the Gingerbread Man’s adventure?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about the motives of different characters by asking them to put themselves in each character’s shoes.
Discuss the concept of consequences through the Gingerbread Man’s choices and actions.
Offer to role-play different scenarios from the book to deepen understanding and make the story come alive.
Praise your child for their unique insights and opinions about the story to foster a positive reading environment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The Gingerbread Man teaches children about responsibility through the character's actions to run away and face the consequences.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to understand the outcomes of their decisions and the importance of being responsible for their actions.
Example Lesson: Cleverness and quick thinking
Explanation: Throughout the story, The Gingerbread Man uses his wits to escape various situations, highlighting the value of using one's intellect in challenging scenarios.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think on their feet and use their intelligence to navigate daily challenges.
Example Lesson: Caution in trusting strangers
Explanation: The Gingerbread Man's trust in the fox ultimately leads to his downfall, teaching children to be careful about who they trust.
Real-World Application: It instills the importance of being cautious and making informed decisions about trusting others in real-life interactions.