Santa And The Gingerbread Man
Henley Santa, Mudassir Abid
Paperback
(Independently published, Aug. 23, 2019)
Granny bakes gingerbread men for the children but one runs away. He is in peril because everyone he meets wants to eat him. To stay safe, he needs a miracle. Miracles can happen when Santa Claus is around.This is a great looking, kindly retelling of the story of The Gingerbread Man - with a happy ending (unless you are rooting for the fox). It is a wonderful, warm book and perfect for reading together at bedtime. It would be a real treat in a Christmas Eve box.As well as the story, "Santa and the Gingerbread Man" includes Granny's special gingerbread recipe and a host of party activities relating to the story.This book will appeal to: young children early readers reluctant readers teachers parents and grandparentsMichael Rosen has provided the introduction pointing out the benefits of reading with children. The illustrations by Mudassir Abid are a perfect complement to the story.