The Gingerbread Man | A Delightful Bedtime Story For Kids With Audio
Listen To Gingerbread Man, A Bedtime Story For Kids (Audio)
Once Upon a Time in a Cozy Kitchen
In a quaint little house, a kind old woman decided to bake a special treat, a gingerbread man. She carefully shaped him, added raisins for his eyes, a cherry for his mouth, and icing for buttons. As soon as the gingerbread man was baked and pulled out of the oven, he sprang to life!
“Run, run as fast as you can! You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread Man!” he shouted as he leaped off the tray and dashed out of the door.
The Great Gingerbread Chase
The gingerbread man’s journey began with the old woman chasing him. Soon, the old man joined in, but neither could catch him. He then encountered a hungry cow.
“Stop, little man! I want to eat you!” said the cow.
But the gingerbread man laughed and said,
“Run, run as fast as you can! You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread Man!”
The cow joined the chase. Along the way, he encountered a pig and a horse. Each one wanted to gobble him up, but the gingerbread man was too fast for them all.
A Tricky Encounter at the River
Finally, the gingerbread man reached a river. He stopped, unsure of how to cross without getting soggy. Just then, a sly fox appeared.
“I can help you cross the river,” said the fox with a cunning smile. “Hop onto my tail.”
The gingerbread man hesitated but agreed. As they swam, the fox said, “My tail is getting wet. Jump onto my back.” The gingerbread man obliged.
Soon, the fox said again, “The water is rising. Jump onto my nose.”
As soon as the gingerbread man stepped onto the fox’s nose, the clever fox snapped him up with one big bite. That was the end of the gingerbread man.
Comprehension Questions:
- Why did the gingerbread man run away from the old woman?
- What animals joined the chase?
- How did the fox trick the gingerbread man?
- What lesson does this story teach us?
Moral of the Story
The story of the gingerbread man teaches us about the consequences of overconfidence and the importance of being cautious around those who might not have our best interests at heart.
Important Note:
The story of The Gingerbread Man is a classic folk tale cherished by generations. We have rewritten it in simple words to make it easier for kids to read and enjoy while learning its valuable moral lesson.
