The Gingerbread Man

<p>“The Gingerbread Man” was adapted from a folktale about a&nbsp;gingerbread man's escape from various pursuers until his eventual demise between the jaws of a&nbsp;fox. "The Gingerbread Boy" first appeared in print in the May, 1875, issue of&nbsp;St. Nicholas Magazine&nbsp;in a&nbsp;cumulative tale&nbsp;which, like "The Little Red Hen", depends on repetitious scenes featuring an ever-growing cast of characters for its effect.</p>