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How to Catch a Gingerbread Man

By Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton
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From the bestselling How to Catch series—can YOU catch a gingerbread man? Do you have what it takes to catch the Gingerbread Man? In a bookstore during story time, the Gingerbread Man leaps from his storybook and magically comes to life. Follow along as the Gingerbread... Read More
Format: Board book
$1799
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From the bestselling How to Catch series—can YOU catch a gingerbread man?

Do you have what it takes to catch the Gingerbread Man? In a bookstore during story time, the Gingerbread Man leaps from his storybook and magically comes to life. 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 book is the perfect read-aloud for parents, educators, and kids!

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!

New board book format: Bestselling How to Catch series content now in a board book.

Evergreen STEAM category: Blends zany STEAM traps with a silly story and fun illustrations to encourage reading, learning, and imagination.

Fun read-aloud: Features tons of classic story favourites to delight bookstores, classic story lovers, parents, educators, and kids!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781464282713

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Board book

Date Published: 08 September 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 26

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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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