The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School

After this test of his tracking and capturing skills, what will the Gingerbread Man tackle next? (Picture book. 4-8)

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In his fifth outing, Murray's Gingerbread Man--now fully integrated into the school where he was originally on the loose--goes from being chased to doing the chasing after a rascally leprechaun shows up on the scene on a "mess-making spree." The Gingerbread Man and the other students follow a trail of clues to find the leprechaun, eventually setting up a Rube Goldberg-style trap that thwarts the creature's plans to trash the school ("With a glint in his eye, he skipped through the door, / not noticing glue that was spread on the floor"). Lowery tracks the unfolding action in commotion-filled panels and spreads, and Murray's punchy rhymes deliver a energetic chase with a St. Patrick's Day twist. Ages 3-5. Author's agent: Marietta Zacker, Gallt & Zacker Literary. Illustrator's agency: Lilla Rogers Studio. (Jan.)

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K-Gr 2—The latest installation in the "Gingerbread Man"series is a festive St. Patrick's Day tale. A sneaky, tricky Leprechaun is turning thing topsy-turvy at school, and the Gingerbread Man is determined to catch him and prevent him from making any more mischief. Following the wee man's clues and the messes he leaves behind, the Gingerbread Man devises a perfect trap and finally outwits the tiny nuisance, forcing him to put things back in order. The final page promises more shenanigans, as the Leprechaun declares that he will be back! With a nod to all of the funny and classic tricks teachers conduct on Saint Patrick's Day (green toilet water, shamrock footprints, and messy rooms) this book is sure to please readers of all ages. VERDICT A welcome addition to any library that has great potential to be a fun and entertaining read-aloud.—Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh

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"The Gingerbread Man helps the kids . . . on a hunt for the mischief-maker . . . and sets a clever Rube Golberg-esque trap. Trading the hat for a mess-free school, the Gingerbread Man saves the day . . . After this test of his tracking and capturing skills, what will the Gingerbread Man tackle next?" —Kirkus Reviews

"A sneaky, tricky Leprechaun is turning things topsy-turvy at school, and the Gingerbread Man is determined to catch him and prevent him from making any more mischief. . . . With a nod to all of the funny and classic tricks teachers conduct on Saint Patrick's Day (green toilet water, shamrock footprints, and messy rooms) this book is sure to please readers of all ages. . . [A] fun and entertaining read-aloud." —School Library Journal