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How to Catch a Gingerbread Man

Series: How to Catch
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In How to Catch a Gingerbread Man by Adam Wallace, the story is a lively adventure filled with attempted traps and clever escapes as you follow the mischievous journey of a gingerbread man. As various characters try to catch him with different schemes, the tale unfolds with humour and a playful exploration of creativity and perseverance.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a whimsical twist on classic tales with a historical backdrop. It's a delightful blend of humour and adventure, perfect for those who love imaginative storytelling and clever escapades.

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During story time the Gingerbread man comes alive, so the children make haste and quickly give chase but he runs too fast and is helped from a storybook cast.

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New in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series—can YOU catch a gingerbread man?

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes a new, funny and fantastical gingerbread man book for kids!

Do you have what it takes to catch the Gingerbread Man? The famous storybook character has magically come to life and leapt from the pages during story time! Follow along as the Gingerbread Man runs loose in a bookstore with the help of Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, Peter Rabbit, nursery rhyme characters, and more! If you set the right traps, you might...just might be able to catch this wily cookie and finish the fairy tale!

Filled with zany STEAM traps, a silly story, and fun illustrations, this hilarious picture book is the perfect read aloud for parents, educators, and kids ages 4-10!

When the storyteller starts to read,
"Run, run, as fast as you can,"
I'm off in a start, and you'll have to be smart
To catch me, the Gingerbread Man!

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How to Catch a Gingerbread Man by Adam Wallace is recognised for its engaging narrative where the gingerbread man leaps off the page during a bookstore storytime. Young listeners, accompanied by literary characters, chase after him, providing a brisk and entertaining experience, particularly appealing to fans of the series.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728209357

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Wonderland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
  • Illustrated by Andy Elkerton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Adam Wallace (Author) Adam Wallace is a children's writer and cartoonist living in Australia. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series and The Holiday Heroes Save Christmas. Andy Elkerton (Author) Andy Elkerton is a children's book illustrator who loves to create creatures that are impossible to catch! He is known for his work on the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series and is based in the United Kingdom.

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