Catherine McCafferty has written numerous nonfiction and fiction books for children, including two title in the McGraw-Hill's Adventure books series. She lives in Pennsylvania where she teaches children's creative writing classes and works as a children's librarian.

Doug Bowles is an illustrator whose bold style allows him to work on a wide variety of projects, from children's books to corporate reports. He lives in Missouri with his wife and two children.

The freshly baked Gingerbread Man escapes from the oven and outruns all those who try to catch him. But will he be able to avoid the clever fox or end up as his tasty snack?

Between the pages of these delightfully illustrated books are the classic stories of magic, imagination, and inspiration that will delight children again and again. From the hard-working Red Hen to the foolish Gingerbread Man, these tales will capture children’s interest and spark their imagination page after page, inspiring a love of reading that is vital to success in school and life. Fresh, captivating illustrations enliven each tale.

The freshly baked Gingerbread Man escapes from the oven and outruns all those who try to catch him. But will he be able to avoid the clever fox or end up as his tasty snack?