Book Series · 3 Books

Gingerbread Baby Books

In order from Gingerbread Baby to Gingerbread Christmas.

The Gingerbread Baby series is a set of 3 picture books by Jan Brett, published between 1999 and 2016. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

Gingerbread Baby

By Jan Brett

A gingerbread baby comes to life and escapes from various people and animals who try to catch him, until he finds a safe haven in a gingerbread house made by a boy named Matti.

32 pages· 1,048 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

4.5/7 Bookroo

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Summary: When Matti opens the oven too soon, a mischievous Gingerbread Baby leaps out, sparking a wild chase through the village. As his family and pets pursue the elusive treat, Matti secretly crafts a gingerbread house. Will the Gingerbread Baby find refuge, or will the chase end in capture? Discover the surprise hidden beneath the flap in this delightful twist on a classic tale.

The complete set

Gingerbread Baby Series

3 books · Published 1999–2016

Series

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$1899

Gingerbread Baby

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

A gingerbread baby comes to life and escapes from various people and animals who try to catch him, until he finds a safe haven in a gingerbread house made by a boy named Matti.

Series

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$1899

Gingerbread Friends

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2008

A lonely gingerbread seeks friends, chased by hungry creatures, finds a sweet surprise.

Series

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$1899

Gingerbread Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016

Gingerbread Baby must escape hungry children at a Christmas festival.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Gingerbread Baby series?

There are 3 books in the Gingerbread Baby series. It began with Gingerbread Baby in 1999, and the newest book, Gingerbread Christmas, was published in 2016.