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  • The Gingerbread Monster by Dan Gemeinhart book cover
  • The Gingerbread Monster by Dan Gemeinhart book cover
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The Gingerbread Monster

by Dan Gemeinhart Publisher: HENRY HOLT

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A Halloween twist on a gingerbread tale

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Hardcover New English

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    Dan Gemeinhart, #1 New York Times-bestselling author

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A Halloween twist on a gingerbread tale

Frank N. Stine’s experiment brings a hulking gingerbread creature to life, setting up a comic chase with a question at its center: what does the monster really want? The story pairs spooky Halloween imagery with a theme of friendship, while its 40-page picture-book format and included baking recipe give the tale a playful connection to the kitchen. The monster’s hunger drives the premise, but the description points toward companionship as the sweeter answer.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy Halloween picture books and monster stories
  • Families looking for a picture book to share aloud
  • Young bakers interested in a story that includes a gingerbread recipe

Themes

FriendshipHalloween and spooky funBaking and sweets

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Book overview

"A perfect blend of spooky and sweet! A great read-aloud experience for both kids and grown-ups alike." ―Pete Oswald, #1 New York Times-bestselling illustrator of The Good Egg and The Bad Seed

The Gingerbread Man comes to life with a fright in #1 New York Times-bestselling author Dan Gemeinhart's hilarious picture book, perfect for Halloween and Summerween--where even monsters long for a friend. Perfect for fans of Creepy Carrots!, The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School, and Tim Burton.

Includes a recipe at the end to bake your own Gingerbread Monster!

In his laboratory high on the hill, Frank N. Stine has a ferocious sweet tooth that snarls to be fed. But when an eerie experiment spills into his Gingerbread batter, a frightening cookie creation comes to life! The Gingerbread Monster is hulking, horrific . . . and hungry. But as Frank is chased by his creepy creation, the young baker begins to wonder what the Monster truly craves. After all, there's no sweeter treat than friendship.

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