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Gingerbread Man
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This delightful picture book is based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger children.
Age: 18 months +
Run, run as fast as you can, you can't catch him, he's the Gingerbread Man! But although he may be able to out-run everyone, can the Gingerbread Man outwit the cunning fox?
Age: 18 months +
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This delightful picture book is based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger children. Age: 18 months +
This delightful picture book is based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger children. Run, run as fast as you can, you can't catch him, he's the Gingerbread Man! But although he may be able to out-run everyone, can the Gingerbread Man outwit the cunning fox?
This title features vibrant illustrations taken from the popular First Reading series.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781409531661
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Elena Temporin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 3.0mm
Width: 248.0mm
Height: 250.0mm
Weight: 170g
Pages: 24
About the Author
Mairi Mackinnon has lived in England, Scotland, France, Italy and Spain, and worked as a teacher, translator and tour manager before joining Usborne. Over the years she has written and edited Usborne books in sixteen languages, from Arabic to Welsh. She lives in a house full of teenagers, books and curious musical instruments.
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