The Gingerbread Monster

Author: Dan Gemeinhart

Hardcover

Bestselling author Dan Gemeinhart’s spooky rhyming text pairs perfectly with Hugo L. Cuellar’s deviously delightful illustrations to tell a picture book tale about a young baker whose Gingerbread Man creation comes to life with a fright - yet even monsters long for a friend.

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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.

Critic Reviews

"A deliciously fun adventure with vibrant charm and a perfect blend of spooky and sweet! The playful rhythm of the text ensures 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

" This spookily delicious read with a sweetly satisfying twist is sure to delight." ―Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Dan Gemeinhart is the # 1 New York Times-bestselling author of the novels The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, Coyote Lost and Found, The Midnight Children, The Honest Truth, Some Kind of Courage, Scar Island, and Good Dog, as well as the picture book, Once Upon a Friend, illustrated by ShinYeon Moon. A former elementary teacher-librarian and lifelong reader, he lives with his wife and three daughters in a small town in Washington state.

Hugo L. Cuellar is a British Bolivian production artist, illustrator and animator. He has several years of experience working in the children's entertainment industry. The Gingerbread Monster is his first picture book.