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Description
In "The Gingerbread Pup" by Maribeth Boelts, a girl named Evalina wishes for a dog and decides to bake one out of gingerbread. The gingerbread pup magically comes to life but proceeds to cause mischief throughout town. Evalina must chase after her runaway gingerbread creation to catch him. This is a Step 3 early reader book with a reading level of 2.5, designed for children in grades K-3.
Quick Summary
A little girl bakes a gingerbread puppy that magically leaps off the pan and turns her quiet village upside down with adorable hijinks. Kids will giggle at the wily cookie-dog outsmarting sheep, stealing treats, and leading the whole town on a delicious chase. If your child loves the silly chaos in "The Stinky Cheese Man" or dreams of a pet like in "Dog Heaven," they'll absolutely devour this sweet and spicy adventure. Perfect for ages 5-8 in grades K-2 at a 2.5 reading level, this 626-word gem makes an ideal bedtime read-aloud or early independent reader.