The Gingerbread House Jack's Family Ate

Written by Kelly DiPucchio · Illustrated by Nate Wragg

Can Jack's family build a gingerbread house without eating it first?

3.8 Goodreads · 134 ratings

40 pages· 413 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~560L

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Bookroo's summary

Jack's family is on a mission to build a gingerbread house for Santa, but their sweet tooth might just sabotage their plans. As gumdrops and marshmallows disappear, chaos ensues in this festive, laugh-out-loud adventure. Will they manage to construct the house before it's devoured? Dive into this delightful holiday tale and find out if Jack's family can resist the sugary temptation long enough to create their masterpiece. Perfect for a fun-filled Christmas read, complete with a bonus recipe for your own graham cracker house!

From the publisher

A hilarious, wacky Christmas tale from the New York Times bestselling author, Kelly Dipucchio, based on the classic children’s rhyme, The House That Jack Built!This is the house Jack’s family ate!This is the mother who’s wrapping up giftswhile secretly munching on marshmallow driftson the house Jack’s family ate.Join Jack’s wacky family as they try to build a gingerbread house for Santa Claus… if only they can stop eating it! Gumdrops, marshmallows, and chocolate bars fly everywhere in this sweetly chaotic tale about a multi-generational family preparing excitedly for Christmas! For a humor-filled alternative to The Night Before Christmas!Read and laugh out-loud with this perfect holiday title. A bonus recipe for a festive graham cracker house in the back!

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