The Gingerbread Man

The Story of the Gingerbread man is another Classic fairy tale which the Ladybird have made into one of the Read it yourself books.

In the story the old women makes a gingerbread man who hops up and runs away, but can he be caught? 

Ladybird Read it yourself has been helping children develop and improve their reading skills for over thirty years.

Each Read it yourself Ladybird book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout.

The sentences are kept simple and frequently repeat words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. The books are very often used in Schools to aid the children with their learning.

The Gingerbread Man is a Level 2 Read it yourself title, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.

These books are a great start for children and give them confidence to go on and become great readers.  Enjoy the story and happy reading from Lovekidsbooks!