Join the Gingerbread Man for a night full of trick-or-treating, frights, and fun in this graphic novel perfect for Halloween.It's Halloween and the Gingerbread Man can't wait to join his class in their celebrations. He even gets to make his very own costume and go trick-or-treating with friends after school!
But when his bat costume catches the eye of a hungry owl, this smart cookie will have to do some quick thinking if he doesn't want to end up as a treat!
The Gingerbread Man’s series of graphic novels—published in both hardcover and paperback editions—is ideal for first and second graders, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.
Look for them all!
Buttons on the Loose, Class Pet on the Loose, Paper Airplanes on the Loose, New Friend on the Loose, and
Trick-or-Treaters on the Loose.And don't miss this smart cookie's picture book 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!
On sale: August 4, 2026
Age: 5-7 years
Grade: Grades K-2
Page count: 48 Pages
ISBN: 9798217006021
Reading level: Lexile: GN520L | Fountas/Pinnell: J
Laura Murray was a teacher before becoming a writer, and she has had to deal with many an escaped gingerbread man in her time.
Mike Lowery is an author and
New York Times bestselling illustrator who has worked on dozens of books for kids. Some of his favorites are
The Gingerbread Man is Loose series by Laura Murray, Mac B, Kid Spy series by Mac Barnett and the
Everything Awesome series which he also wrote. He likes to collect weird facts and other bits of knowledge and he draws them every morning in his sketchbook. Visit him online at mikelowery.com and follow him on Instagram @mikelowerystudio
“The Gingerbread Man narrates the tale of how he came to be a member of an elementary classroom during their Halloween festivities. . . [and why] his friend Oscar renames him Gingerbat Man! . . . [A] gentle tale with just enough excitement for young readers.” —
School Library Journal
Praise for The Gingerbread Man: Paper Airplanes on the Loose:“Ideal for comics newcomers . . . followers of the series will be happy to see a new installment.” —
Kirkus ReviewsPraise for The Gingerbread Man: Buttons on the Loose:“Murray’s rhyming text lends itself well to a read-aloud but will also hold solo readers’ attention. . . No doubt fans of the picture books starring this edible detective will enjoy this tale.” —
Kirkus Reviews“It’s winning times two in this breezy summation of the frustration and triumph surrounding a beloved lost object, embodied by one smart cookie who’s also cute as a button.” —
Publishers WeeklyPraise for The Gingerbread Man: Class Pet on the Loose:“Delectable. . . Cartoon panels give the book a scene-by-scene flow, which especially works well for a clue-based pet hunt . . . Children reading on their own will have a blast, and caregivers and children alike will enjoy sharing it as well.” —
Kirkus Reviews
