Join the Gingerbread Man for a night full of trick-or-treating, frights, and fun in this graphic novel perfect for Halloween.
It's Halloween and the Gingerbread Man can't wait to join his class in their celebrations. He even gets to make his very own costume and go trick-or-treating with friends after school! But when his bat costume catches the eye of a hungry owl, this smart cookie will have to do some quick thinking if he doesn't want to end up as a treat! The Gingerbread Man’s series of graphic novels—published in both hardcover and paperback editions—is ideal for first and second graders, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.
Praise for The Gingerbread Man: Paper Airplanes on the Loose: “Ideal for comics newcomers . . . followers of the series will be happy to see a new installment.” —Kirkus Reviews
Praise for The Gingerbread Man: Buttons on the Loose: “Murray’s rhyming text lends itself well to a read-aloud but will also hold solo readers’ attention. . . No doubt fans of the picture books starring this edible detective will enjoy this tale.” —Kirkus Reviews
“It’s winning times two in this breezy summation of the frustration and triumph surrounding a beloved lost object, embodied by one smart cookie who’s also cute as a button.” —Publishers Weekly
Praise for The Gingerbread Man: Class Pet on the Loose: “Delectable. . . Cartoon panels give the book a scene-by-scene flow, which especially works well for a clue-based pet hunt . . . Children reading on their own will have a blast, and caregivers and children alike will enjoy sharing it as well.” —Kirkus Reviews
Join the Gingerbread Man for a night full of trick-or-treating, frights, and fun in this graphic novel perfect for Halloween.
It's Halloween and the Gingerbread Man can't wait to join his class in their celebrations. He even gets to make his very own costume and go trick-or-treating with friends after school! But when his bat costume catches the eye of a hungry owl, this smart cookie will have to do some quick thinking if he doesn't want to end up as a treat! The Gingerbread Man’s series of graphic novels—published in both hardcover and paperback editions—is ideal for first and second graders, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.
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Praise for The Gingerbread Man: Paper Airplanes on the Loose: “Ideal for comics newcomers . . . followers of the series will be happy to see a new installment.” —Kirkus Reviews
Praise for The Gingerbread Man: Buttons on the Loose: “Murray’s rhyming text lends itself well to a read-aloud but will also hold solo readers’ attention. . . No doubt fans of the picture books starring this edible detective will enjoy this tale.” —Kirkus Reviews
“It’s winning times two in this breezy summation of the frustration and triumph surrounding a beloved lost object, embodied by one smart cookie who’s also cute as a button.” —Publishers Weekly
Praise for The Gingerbread Man: Class Pet on the Loose: “Delectable. . . Cartoon panels give the book a scene-by-scene flow, which especially works well for a clue-based pet hunt . . . Children reading on their own will have a blast, and caregivers and children alike will enjoy sharing it as well.” —Kirkus Reviews
