How to Catch a Gingerbread Man
Adam Wallace
Readers rate it 2.0 (1 on Hardcover)
- Pages
- 40 pages
- Published
- 2021
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This is a lighthearted, interactive picture book that brings classic fairy tale and literary characters to life in a playful adventure. The story emphasizes problem-solving, persistence, and creativity through STEAM-based puzzles and traps, making it engaging for early readers. There are no concerning content issues—the book is purely imaginative fun with positive themes about working together to achieve a goal. The interactive nature and inclusion of familiar literary characters make it an excellent choice for children who enjoy both fantasy and puzzle-solving.
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Ready from about age 5.
From about 4, okay with a grown-up nearby.
For younger readers
- Suggested for ages 5+.
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From the publisher
From the New York Timesand USA Todaybestselling team comes a new, fun and fantastical adventure in the How to Catch series! Filled with zany STEAM traps and classic story favorites, this is the gingerbread man book of the year! Try to catch one of the world's most classic fairy tale characters--the Gingerbread Man! In... From the New York Timesand USA Todaybestselling team comes a new, fun and fantastical adventure in the How to Catch series! Filled with zany STEAM traps and classic story favorites, this is the gingerbread man book of the year! Try to catch one of the world's most classic fairy tale characters--the Gingerbread Man! In a bookstore during story time, the Gingerbread Man leaps from his storybook and magically comes to life. Can YOU help catch it? Follow along as the Gingerbread Man runs loose with the help of other famous characters including Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, Peter Rabbit, and more! In this gingerbread book for kids, if you set the right traps, and solve all the puzzles, you might...just might be able to catch this wily gingerbread cookie and finish the fairy tale! When the storyteller starts to read, "Run, run, as fast as you can," I'm off in a start, and you'll have to be smart To catch me, the Gingerbread Man! Also in the How to Catch Series: How to Catch a Unicorn How to Catch a Mermaid How to Catch a Dinosaur How to Catch an Elf How to Catch a Monster and more!
Shelved under
- Juvenile Fiction
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Children's fiction
- nyt:picture-books=2021-12-19
- New York Times bestseller
ISBN 9781728209357 · How to Catch