The Gingerbread Pup

Written by Maribeth Boelts

A young girl named Evalina creates a gingerbread pup that comes to life and causes chaos in her village.

3.9 Goodreads · 158 ratings

48 pages· 628 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~350L

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Bookroo's summary

Evalina's wish for a dog leads her to bake a gingerbread pup that magically springs to life. But this lively creation causes chaos throughout the town. As Evalina races to catch her mischievous pup, she faces a whimsical challenge that tests her creativity and determination. Will she manage to rein in her runaway gingerbread companion, or will the pup's antics prove too much to handle? Dive into this delightful twist on a classic tale, where magic and mischief collide in a heartwarming adventure.

From the publisher

You’ve heard of the Gingerbread boy, but what about his pup? This fun Step 3 early reader puts a great spin on the classic fairytale. Evalina desperately wants a dog, so she bakes one out of gingerbread and he springs to life! But the gingerbread pup gets into mischief all over town and Evalina must find a way to catch him if she can! This is the latest enchanting fractured fairy tale from the author of early readers Pupunzel, Dogerella, and, The Fairy Dogmother. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

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