These preschool gingerbread books are perfect for your little learners. From the classic tale to fun, modern twists, kids love the engaging gingerbread books on this list.
Looking for some great books for your next gingerbread theme? here is a collection of some of my favorites. is your favorite on my list?
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the gingerbread man
There are several versions of the classic tale. this one is good with excellent illustrations.
gingerbread family
This book is short and sweet…perfect for little learners. I love simple rhyming text.
gingerbread mouse
A little mouse settles into a new home… a gingerbread house. In this story, Santa helps her find a better home.
gingerbread cowboy
The Gingerbread Cowboy puts a great Texan twist on the well-known story of the Gingerbread Man. giddyup, giddyup as fast as you can. I’ll admit that ever since I moved to the great state, I’ve been a lover of all things texas. But I don’t think you have to be a Texas resident to fall in love with this fun book.
the gingerbread girl
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The gingerbread girl is a smart cookie! This book is a bit long, but I love how the gingerbread girl teases and tames the fox.
ten little gingerbread men
Kids can count as the little gingerbread men disappear and then gather in the rhyming book. I like that this book has pages that open.
catch that cookie
Marshall and his class make gingerbread cookies. the gingerbread men send the kids on a fun scavenger hunt around the classroom. this can be a fun starting point for your own classroom scavenger hunt. Can Marshall and his friends find the cookies? I won’t spoil it for you!
the gingerbread baby
The gingerbread baby goes on an adventure through the farm and the town. Jan Bret’s amazing illustrations really add a lot to the story. I love the illustrations on the side of each page.
gingerbread friends
a sequel to gingerbread baby. the little gingerbread baby is alone in this tale. visit a bakery on a mission to find friends. His children will enjoy this version of gingerbread with a fun chorus and some familiar elements. Jan Brett’s gorgeous illustrations and descriptive text are my favorite part of the book.
the gingerbread man on the loose at school
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This is a silly story about the adventures a gingerbread man finds in an elementary school building. this time, the gingerbread man is chasing and the comic format is also very different.
the gingerbread man on the loose at the zoo
The gingerbread man joins his class on a field trip to the zoo. the gingerbread man misses class and embarks on a fun rhyming scavenger hunt. your children will also enjoy playing. Will the clever little cookie find his friends?
the gingerbread man on the loose in a fire truck
If your kids like to hear stories about the gingerbread man on the loose, they’ll love this too. this time, the clever cookie joins her class on a field trip to the fire station. this is also a great addition to a unit on fire safety or community helpers.
maisy makes gingerbread
maisy shows your kids step by step how to make gingerbread in this short and sweet story. I love how Maisy doesn’t make a traditional shaped gingerbread man. check it out.
Do you have a favorite gingerbread book that I didn’t mention? I can’t wait to hear your suggestion. Check out these bonus books for preschoolers.
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