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A little old woman and her husband long for a child of their very own, so they decide to make one out of gingerbread. Unfortunately, when the oven door is opened, that rascally little fella runs away! Can anyone catch him?

Run, run, as fast as you can. You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man!

Voiced by the renowned comedian Rik Mayall, this utterly superb performance will have your children in fits of laughter from start to finish.

The late, great Richard 'Rik' Mayall was a pioneer of alternative comedy in the '80s who formed a famous comedy partnership with Ade Edmondson and featured in numerous cult classic sitcoms, including The Young Ones, Bottom, Blackadder and Guest House Paradiso, among others.

After a daring escape from the oven, the Gingerbread Man is chased by a little boy, an old man and woman, a group of farmers, a bear, and a wolf - and he outruns them all! But will the clever fox outsmart the quick cookie?

The Gingerbread Man started life on a shelf, as a project the farmer's wife made for herself. The poor little biscuit doesn't want to be eaten and so he runs and runs as fast as he can...but this is no ordinary tale of the gingerbread man. With quirky twists and beautiful illustrations, The Gingerbread Man is a new telling of a classic tale.

Join us as we follow the mischievous adventure of "The Little Gingerbread Man" then drift to sleep to the soothing lullaby "Hush, Little Baby" by Jame Ornlamai.

Con ojos de pasas, una boca de cereza y nueces para los botones, una anciana hace un hombre de jengibre para la cena de su marido. Cuando el hombre de jengibre salta del horno y corre a través de su granja comienza la aventura. Averigua lo que sucede cuando el hombre de jengibre se encuentra con un zorro astuto.

A little old woman and her husband long for a child of their very own, so they decide to make one out of gingerbread. Unfortunately, when the oven door is opened, that rascally little fella runs away! Can anyone catch him? There sure are a lot of folks trying!

Gary is the newest treat cooked up by the Baker and his wife as an experiment for determining what to leave for Santa to eat on Christmas Eve. However, this means a quick end for Gary, so he must come up with a plan to escape if he wants to survive! Follow Gary's hilarious farting story to see whether he is able to escape, or if he ends up like the other gingerbread men that came before him.

A freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of pursuers until he meets a clever fox.

Embark on a delightful adventure with The Little Gingerbread Man by George Haven Putnam, a timeless tale of whimsy and charm. When a mischievous Gingerbread Man comes to life, he sets off on a lively journey through the countryside, evading everyone he meets with his quick wit and speedy legs. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, each eager to catch him—until a clever fox changes everything.

A classic short story for children of all ages. Meet Jocko the Monkey, Mouser the cat, and Touser the dog as they try to help the cook catch the nimble Gingerbread Man. More than just a simple rhyme this is a full story that has been enjoyed for decades. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

"The Gingerbread Man" (or "The Gingerbread Runner") is a fairy tale about a Gingerbread Man's escape from various pursuers...

Meet Charlie, a cheerful little gingerbread man with a heart as warm as a fresh-baked cookie. This holiday season, Charlie sets out on a sweet mission—to bake and share cookies with every one of his forest friends. From candy cane cookies to snowflake sprinkles, each treat carries a message of love, friendship, and festive cheer.

In Gingerbread Man's Sleigh, Nicole is back for another magical Christmas adventure! While building a snow fort, she hears a call for help from none other than the Gingerbread Man, whose candy cane sleigh has broken. With Christmas fast approaching, the Gingerbread Man is worried that he won’t be able to deliver his delicious gingerbread treats. But with Nicole’s help, they work together to fix the sleigh just in time for the holiday.

"A perfect blend of spooky and sweet! A great read-aloud experience for both kids and grown-ups alike." ―Pete Oswald, #1 New York Times–bestselling illustrator of The Good Egg and The Bad Seed on The Gingerbread Monster For fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas, this rhyming Christmas...