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The Gingerbread Man Books

In order from The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School to The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School.

The Gingerbread Man series is a set of 5 picture books by Laura Murray, published between 2011 and 2018. Written for ages 3–8, most books run about 30 pages.

The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School
The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck
The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas
The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo
The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2011

The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School

By Laura Murray, Mike Lowery (Illustrator)

A Gingerbread Man races through school to reunite with his class before recess ends.

32 pages· 956 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Summary: Left behind at recess, the Gingerbread Man embarks on a lively chase through the school to find his class. With the gym teacher, nurse, and principal lending a hand, he navigates mishaps and adventures. Will he catch up before it's too late? This sweet twist on a classic tale promises a delightful journey and a heartwarming reunion.
The complete set

The Gingerbread Man Series

5 books · Published 2011–2018

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The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2011

A Gingerbread Man races through school to reunite with his class before recess ends.

The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2013

A clever cookie races through a firehouse, outsmarting a hungry dog and joining a rescue mission.

The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2015

A determined Gingerbread Man braves a snowy adventure to deliver a special holiday gift.

The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

A tasty cookie must solve riddles to reunite with his class on a wild zoo adventure.

The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

A leprechaun's chaos threatens a gingerbread house. Can the Gingerbread Man stop him?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Gingerbread Man series?

There are 5 books in the Gingerbread Man series. It began with The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School in 2011, and the newest book, The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School, was published in 2018.

What ages are the Gingerbread Man books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Gingerbread Man book is the longest?

The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School is the longest book in the series at 956 words (32 pages).

Which Gingerbread Man book is the shortest?

The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas is the shortest at 768 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Gingerbread Man to life.

01

Laura Murray

Author
02

Mike Lowery

Illustrator

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