![]() As in other takes on the tale, the Gingerbread Baby is a bit too self-assured for his own good. The gleam of copper pans, fur of the cat, and grain of the wood floors are all captured in remarkable detail. Jan Brett is the queen of details- her gorgeous, water colored, hand-drawn illustrations are all framed by even further little drawings. You'll never guess at the surprise twist ending!Īuthor. Little Matti opens the oven door several minutes too early, and lo and behold, a baby gingerbread man pops out of the oven. Thus I came to be introduced to the delightful works of Jan Brett. ![]() Which is why when I saw Gingerbread Baby on the library shelf, I knew that I had to check it out for her. We've read dozens of versions, and even own a few, which have all delighted her to no end. For some mysterious reason, my daughter S is obsessed with the classic tale of The Gingerbread Man. ![]()
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