Description
Temporarily out of stock
Title: Gingerbread Man, The
Author: KIMMEL ERIC A (RETOLD BY)
Illustrator: LLOYD MEGAN (ILL)
Format: PAPERBACK
Imprint: HOLIDAY HOUSE, INC.(+DAE)
Price: $14.00
Publishing status: Active
Kimmel brings humor and warmth to the retelling of this spicy classic. His text has a fast-paced rhythm that is perfect for read-alouds or storytelling. The deft prose has a strong narrative, good dialogue, and a fine chorus from the Gingerbread Man himself. Lloyd’s illustrations work in tandem with the text to create verve and motion while maintaining a “fresh-from-the-oven” appeal. Her engaging art works beautifully with Kimmel’s retelling to keep both eye and action moving across each page, thus enhancing the story’s pace. This is a welcome addition to the ranks of gingerbread men who line library shelves–even Galdone’s classic telling (Clarion, 1983) will seem a bit dull compared to this version. Lloyd’s illustrations remain striking both closeup and at a distance. A book that’s sure to hold every reader and story-hour audience through to a most satisfyingly delicious ending.
ISBN: 9780823411375