"The Little Gingerbread Man" by George Haven Putnam is a captivating children's story about a gingerbread man who springs to life and cleverly evades capture. He escapes a cook, embarking on a series of comical chases through a garden. Pursued by a cat, a dog, and a monkey, the gingerbread man uses his wit to outsmart them all. His adventure comes to a sudden end when a hungry boy named Bobby makes him disappear, offering a blend of fun and gentle sorrow for young readers.

The Little Gingerbread Man
By George Haven Putnam
A freshly baked cookie comes to life and leads a funny chase as he avoids becoming someone's snack, until a hungry child ends the game.
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About the AuthorGeorge Haven Putnam A.M., Litt.D. was an American publisher, soldier, and writer. He was the president of G. P. Putnam's Sons for its first 52 years, from 1872.
George Haven Putnam A.M., Litt.D. was an American publisher, soldier, and writer. He was the president of G. P. Putnam's Sons for its first 52 years, from 1872.
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