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Garth Williams.
Originally published in 1964, this first of four children's books by the distinguished poet is an alternative take on the story of the Gingerbread Man. This is a marvelous book for reading aloud, with its rich language and Garth Williams's entrancing illustrations (thankfully not colorized). This edition features a redesigned jacket and a larger trim size.