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The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School

By Laura Murray
Illustrated by Mike Lowery

By Laura Murray
Illustrated by Mike Lowery

By Laura Murray
Illustrated by Mike Lowery

By Laura Murray
Illustrated by Mike Lowery

By Laura Murray
Illustrated by Mike Lowery

By Laura Murray
Illustrated by Mike Lowery

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Part of The Gingerbread Man Is Loose

Part of The Gingerbread Man Is Loose

Part of The Gingerbread Man Is Loose

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Jul 08, 2025 | ISBN 9798217005949 | 5-8 years

Hardcover $18.99

Jul 07, 2011 | ISBN 9780399250521 | 5-8 years

Ebook $7.99

Jul 07, 2011 | ISBN 9781101643631 | 5-8 years

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    About The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School

    A very smart cookie is doing the chasing in this sweet and funny twist on the classic tale.

    When a class leaves for recess, their just-baked Gingerbread Man is left behind. But he’s a smart cookie and heads out to find them. He’ll run, slide, skip, and (after a mishap with a soccer ball) limp as fast as he can because: “I can catch them! I’m their Gingerbread Man!”

    With help from the gym teacher, the nurse, the art teacher and even the principal, the Gingerbread Man does find his class, and he’s assured they’ll never leave him behind again.

    Teachers often use the Gingerbread Man story to introduce new students to the geography and staff of schools, and this fresh, funny twist on the original can be used all year long. 

    Look for all of this hilarious Gingerbread Man’s adventures: The Gingerbread Man Loose at School, The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck, The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas, The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo, and The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School!

    About The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School

    A very smart cookie is doing the chasing in this sweet and funny twist on the classic tale.

    When a class leaves for recess, their just-baked Gingerbread Man is left behind. But he’s a smart cookie and heads out to find them. He’ll run, slide, skip, and (after a mishap with a soccer ball) limp as fast as he can because: “I can catch them! I’m their Gingerbread Man!”

    With help from the gym teacher, the nurse, the art teacher and even the principal, the Gingerbread Man does find his class, and he’s assured they’ll never leave him behind again.

    Teachers often use the Gingerbread Man story to introduce new students to the geography and staff of schools, and this fresh, funny twist on the original can be used all year long. 

    Look for all of this hilarious Gingerbread Man’s adventures: The Gingerbread Man Loose at School, The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck, The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas, The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo, and The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School!

    About The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School

    A very smart cookie is doing the chasing in this sweet and funny twist on the classic tale.

    When a class leaves for recess, their just-baked Gingerbread Man is left behind. But he’s a smart cookie and heads out to find them. He’ll run, slide, skip, and (after a mishap with a soccer ball) limp as fast as he can because: “I can catch them! I’m their Gingerbread Man!”

    With help from the gym teacher, the nurse, the art teacher and even the principal, the Gingerbread Man does find his class, and he’s assured they’ll never leave him behind again.

    Teachers often use the Gingerbread Man story to introduce new students to the geography and staff of schools, and this fresh, funny twist on the original can be used all year long. 

    Look for all of this hilarious Gingerbread Man’s adventures: The Gingerbread Man Loose at School, The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck, The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas, The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo, and The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School!

    Also by Laura Murray

    The Gingerbread Man: New Friend on the Loose: A Graphic Novel
    The Gingerbread Man: Paper Airplanes on the Loose: A Graphic Novel
    The Gingerbread Man: Buttons on the Loose
    The Gingerbread Man: Class Pet on the Loose
    The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas
    See all books by Laura Murray

    Also by Laura Murray

    The Gingerbread Man: New Friend on the Loose: A Graphic Novel
    The Gingerbread Man: Paper Airplanes on the Loose: A Graphic Novel
    The Gingerbread Man: Buttons on the Loose
    The Gingerbread Man: Class Pet on the Loose
    The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas
    See all books by Laura Murray

    Also by Laura Murray

    The Gingerbread Man: New Friend on the Loose: A Graphic Novel
    The Gingerbread Man: Paper Airplanes on the Loose: A Graphic Novel
    The Gingerbread Man: Buttons on the Loose
    The Gingerbread Man: Class Pet on the Loose
    The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas
    See all books by Laura Murray

    About Laura Murray

    Laura Murray was a teacher before becoming a writer, and she has had to deal with many an escaped gingerbread man in her time. She lives in McLean, Virginia.

    About Mike Lowery

    Mike Lowery is a professor of illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design and a children’s book illustrator. His works include The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas and the Doodle Adventures series. He lives with his wife and their daughter in… More about Mike Lowery

    About Laura Murray

    Laura Murray was a teacher before becoming a writer, and she has had to deal with many an escaped gingerbread man in her time. She lives in McLean, Virginia.

    About Mike Lowery

    Mike Lowery is a professor of illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design and a children’s book illustrator. His works include The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas and the Doodle Adventures series. He lives with his wife and their daughter in… More about Mike Lowery

    About Laura Murray

    Laura Murray was a teacher before becoming a writer, and she has had to deal with many an escaped gingerbread man in her time. She lives in McLean, Virginia.

    About Mike Lowery

    Mike Lowery is a professor of illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design and a children’s book illustrator. His works include The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas and the Doodle Adventures series. He lives with his wife and their daughter in… More about Mike Lowery

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
    Jul 08, 2025 | 32 Pages | 8 x 10-1/4 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9798217005949

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
    Jul 07, 2011 | 32 Pages | 8-1/2 x 11 | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780399250521

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
    Jul 07, 2011 | 32 Pages | 5-8 years | ISBN 9781101643631

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    Praise

    "This title will leave kids giggling as they follow the sometimes dire consequences of the G-man’s efforts to be reunited with his class. . . . This reinvention of a venerable figure is funny to the max."   — Booklist, starred review

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