The Gingerbread Boy by Richard Egielski
"A spirited version of the story of the gingerbread boy." --New York Times
"A smooth and sophisticated version of the famous tale." --The Horn Book
In this modern retelling of a nursery classic, Caldecott-winning illustrator Richard Egielski adds an urban twist to a well-loved tale. This time, the gingerbread boy is on the loose in New York City, and he taunts everyone from construction workers to subway musicians, until his fateful chase through Central Park!
A School Library Journal Best Book and New York Public Library "One Hundred Titles for Reading and Sharing."
Richard Egielski is the Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator of Hey, Al and numerous other children's books, including Pam Conrad's Tub People series. Buz and Jazper, both New York Times Best Illustrated Books, Three Magic Balls, and The Gingerbread Boy are among his other works. With his wife and children, Egielski resides in Milford, New Jersey.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780060260309 |
| ISBN 10 | 0060260300 |
| Title | The Gingerbread Boy |
| Author | Richard Egielski |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Harpercollins |
| Year published | 1997-09-20 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |