5) Is there much difference between the Gingerbread Boy and Johnny-cake? Why did they both get into the teeth of the fox? Which of them is more like Kolobok from the Russian fairy-tale?

5) Both the Gingerbread Boy and Johnny-cake are very similar; they are essentially variations of the same folktale motif found in different cultures. They are both baked goods that come to life, run away from their creators, and boast about their speed. They both get eaten by the fox because they are tricked by her flattery and let their guard down. 'Kolobok' is almost identical to these stories, as it also features a circular bread character that runs away from various animals and is eventually outsmarted and eaten by a fox. 6) This is a personal question. For example, you might say: 'I like the story of Kolobok best because it is a classic tale I grew up with. I would like to tell my classmates about it because it has a catchy song that the character sings, which makes it fun to retell.'