The book uses the traditional story of "The Gingerbread Man" to help children learn to read using the phonics method. It focuses on hearing and matching the sounds made by single letters and includes 75 stickers and story-based activities to reinforce learning. It is designed as a foundational reading aid for beginners.
 
Key features include:
Phonics-based approach: The book uses the synthetic phonics method, a system highly favoured by educators, where children learn the sounds made by individual letters or groups of letters and then blend them to form words.
Targeted sound focus: Each book in the series (this particular version focuses on the key sound 'ay' with 'a, ai, ay, and ey' in some editions) highlights specific key sounds within the text. The relevant letters are often presented in red to help children focus and reinforce their learning.
Engaging narrative: The traditional and engaging story of "The Gingerbread Man" is retold with lively, often rhyming, text to capture children's interest and encourage participation.
Interactive learning activities: The book includes various story-based activities to reinforce the phonics lessons. Some versions come with 75 stickers for interactive sound-matching exercises.
Appropriate reading level: It is specifically designed as a Level 1 reader for children aged 4-6 (with some sources listing the reading age as 3-6 years), focusing on hearing and matching single-letter sounds (such as 's', 'p', 't', and 'a').
Parent/child engagement: The book is designed to be shared, encouraging parents and children to read and learn together through the story and activities.
Physical format: It is a 32-page paperback book, designed to be lightweight and manageable for young readers. 
 
Key Highlights:
The book includes various story-based activities to reinforce the phonics lessons
Come with 75 stickers for interactive sound-matching exercises
Build understanding of spelling rules and patterns with clear examples
Designed to be shared, encouraging parents and children to read and learn together through the story and activities
Ideal for ages 4 - 6
Value for money