In Joanne Flukes Gingerbread Cookie Murder " Hannah Swensen finds her neighbour Ernie Kusak with his head bashed in & sprawled on the floor of his condo next to an upended box of Hannahs Gingerbread Cookies
- & discovers a flurry of murder suspects that is as long as her holiday shopping list. Jaine Austen the heroine of Laura Levines " The Dangers of Gingerbread Cookies " finds herself enlisted to help with her parents retirement communitys play " The Gingerbread Cookie That Saved Christmas". Playboy Dr. Preston Mc Cay is playing the role of the gingerbread cookie when he "accidentally" falls to his death during the final act. Now Jaine must figure out if one of the doctors jealous lovers was capable of murder. In " Gingerbread Cookies & Gunshots" by Leslie Meier when Lucy Stone discovers the body of Rick Juergens whose five-year-old son Nemo disappeared she senses foul play. Crumbs from a gingerbread cookie Lucy gave to Nemo are found in the back seat of Ricks car. With the hours quickly ticking till Christmas Lucy races against the clock to find a killer before he strikes again."
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In a short space of time several bestial murders occur in central Stockholm. When criminal investigator Conny Sjoberg & the Hammarby police begin to suspect that theres a link between the murders Sjoberg goes completely cold. There is a killer out there whose motives are very personal & who will not be deterred. The Gingerbread House by Carin Gerhardsen is the first in the Hammarby series thrillers with taut suspenseful plots & unexpected twists & turns. This haunting novel explores schoolyard bullying among young children & the effect it has on them when people look the other way. Many of the scenes in this book are self-experienced & based on Gerhardsens own childhood. Urban settings & strong portraits of authentic characters are crafted in depth & detail insuring the books will linger in the readers mind long after the finish. The Gingerbread House is written in the same tradition as the Sjowall / Wahloo crime novels & has been described as a book version of the tv series The Wire. It is not only published by the same publisher as Stieg Larssons The Millennium Trilogy but by the same editorial team. ...

Read It Yourself" is a learning to read series of classic traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales & exciting stories will amuse children & encourage them to progress further with this series & become confident readers. Each book in " The Read It Yourself With Ladybird Series" is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear beautiful pictures for extra support & interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension. This " Read It Yourself" version of " The Gingerbread Man" is a level 2 title & so suitable for children who can read short simple sentences with help. The story is told simply with frequent repetition of the main story words & phrases. Trust Ladybird to help your child learn to read & become a confident reader." ...

Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations & fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The 'flip-up' flaps encourage prediction & discussion & well-known stories will give young readers confidence. ...

Run run as fast as you can! You cant catch me Im the gingerbread man! A classic tale with lots of repetition to support new readers. The Leapfrog Fairy Tales series features some of our best-loved fairy tales simply retold in under 180 words with bright illustrations for children to read on their own. ...

Run run as fast as you can you cant catch me Im the Gingerbread Man! The Gingerbread Man outruns a little old lady a cow a horse & a farmer but what happens when the sly fox offers to carry him across the river? The classic childrens story is retold in this enchanting book which is illustrated throughout with lively & colourful drawings. The simple vocabulary & familiar language means that children can follow as you read or try for themselves. Interactive comprehension questions & writing exercises at the back of the book provide a lively learning tool. This is a delightful retelling of a classic fairytale for a new generation with bright & imaginative drawings. It

Includes:: an interactive spread that encourages young children to read write & observe. The fresh & lively storyline is designed to appeal to the young child with appropriate vocabulary for those learning to read by themselves. Other titles in the series include The Three Little Pigs" " Cinderella" & " Goldilocks" & the " Three Bears"."

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Dont just read
- read aloud! With a treasure-trove of 15 favourite tales each accompanied by an audio retelling read by a professional
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Traditional story featuring predictable text patterned language special print features. Initial sounds & letters. Capital letters. Predicting from pictures & context. Rhyming words. Provides thorough coverage of the Literacy Strategy requirements for Foundation. Can also be used with Year 1 (P2) & Year 2 (P3).

Size: 52.7cm tall by 37.5cm wide. Published 2003. 32 pages.

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This Ladybird retelling of The Gingerbread Man is a wonderful introduction to classic fairy tales for toddlers & preschool children. Enjoy reading the simple text together looking at the bright pictures & feeling the different touch-&-feels on every page. ...

Ginger Snaps" by Cathy Cassidy is a favourite for girls aged 9+. Gone are the days when Ginger was an outsider always on the fringes of friendship. She's swapped puppy fat & pigtails for make-up & hair straighteners & never looked back
- until now. Ginger & Shannon are best mates but when they befriend lonely Emily everything changes. Even the saxophone-playing boy in the trilby hat can't help
- he's part of the problem... Are Ginger & Shannon drifting apart or can they stay best friends for ever? " Touching tender & unforgettable". (" Guardian"). " Cassidy's characters have real heart". (" Sunday Telegraph"). " Cathy Cassidy.. .is way better than Jacqueline Wilson". (Courtney aged 10). It

Includes:: delicious recipes character quizzes & more! Cathy Cassidy wrote her first picture book for her little brother when she was eight or nine & has been writing fabulous stories ever since. Cathy is the bestselling author of " Dizzy" " Driftwood" " Indigo Blue" " Scarlett" " Sundae Girl" " Lucky Star" " Gingersnaps" & " Angel Cake". " The Chocolate Box Girls" is a sumptuous series starring sassy sisters super-cool boys & one of Cathy's biggest loves
- chocolate. Cathy lives in Scotland with her family & of all the jobs she's had writing has to be the best
- it's the perfect excuse to daydream after all."





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