The Gingerbread Monster [Hardcover]

A perfect blend of spooky and sweet! A great read-aloud experience for both kids and grown-ups alike. Pete Oswald, #1New York Timesbestselling illustrator ofThe Good EggandThe Bad Seed

The Gingerbread Man comes to life with a fright in #1New York Timesbestselling author Dan Gemeinhart's hilarious picture book, perfect for Halloween and Summerweenwhere even monsters long for a friend. Perfect for fans ofCreepy Carrots!,The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School,and Tim Burton.

Includes a recipe at the end to bake your own Gingerbread Monster!

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 . . . andhungry. But as Frank is chased by his creepy creation, the young baker begins to wonder what the Monster truly craves. After all, theres no sweeter treat than friendship.

Dan Gemeinhartis the # 1New York Times-bestselling author of the novelsThe Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise,Coyote Lost and Found,The Midnight Children,The Honest Truth,Some Kind of Courage,Scar Island, andGood 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. Cuellaris a British Bolivian production artist, illustrator and animator. He has several years of experience working in the children's entertainment industry.The Gingerbread Monsteris his first picture book.

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