{"product_id":"the-gingerbread-man-loose-at-christmas-isbn-9780399168666","title":"The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe holidays are for giving thanks and nothing can stop this Gingerbread Man from delivering his to his favorite member of the community! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Everyone in class is busy practicing songs and making goodies for their trip to town to thank community helpers, and the Gingerbread Man has made a card for someone extra sweet. But before he can deliver his gift, whipping wind and swirling snow come to town, too. Slushy sidewalks are no place for a cookie, but this Gingerbread Man won’t let a little bad weather stop him!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e“I’ll search on my own, as fast as I can!\u003cbr\u003e I’ll dash through this snow. I’m the Gingerbread Man!”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With all the flavors of the season and generous dashes of kindness and gratitude, the Gingerbread Man’s newest adventure makes for a perfect read-aloud throughout the holidays.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLook for all of this hilarious Gingerbread Man's adventures: \u003ci\u003eThe Gingerbread Man Loose at School\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School\u003c\/i\u003e!\"The rhyming text is patter-perfect, with lots of humor and action… A jolly treat with a sweet acknowledgement of the gifts teachers give their students all year long.\"—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"Over the course of this book the students dash around town spreading cheer to community helpers. . . .  Lowery’s festive illustrations of cookie and co. . . are a treat, while Murray’s rhymes are continually surprising and satisfying.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"Lowery’s childlike figures playfully fill the panels with friendly faces, while the bouncy rhythm,\u003cbr\u003e particularly the recurring refrain that riffs on the classic 'You can’t catch me. I’m the Gingerbread Man!' will make read-alouds a treat.\"—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003eLaura was a teacher before becoming a writer, and had to deal with many an escaped Gingerbread Man in her time. She lives in McLean, Virginia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMike Lowery's work has been seen in galleries and publications across the globe. He is Professor of Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta.","brand":"G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301321887973,"sku":"NP9780399168666","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780399168666.jpg?v=1767739525","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-gingerbread-man-loose-at-christmas-isbn-9780399168666","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}