Our Favorite Gingerbread Books for Preschool

There’s something magical about gingerbread that captures the hearts of little ones, especially around the holidays. It is one of our favorite themes to use in our preschool classrooms. Gingerbread-themed books for preschoolers offer the perfect blend of imagination, adventure, and sweetness. We have gathered some of our favorite gingerbread themed books for little learners to share with you today! Keep reading for all the details.

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Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett

There’s a reason children love Jan Brett’s books! Her illustrations and lovely stories keep them engage and wanting more. This sweet story about a gingerbread baby is no exception! It’s available on Amazon here.

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The Gingerbread Man by Louise Martin

This version of the classic story is a great introduction for preschool-aged children. It is a really fun one to read aloud. You can find it here.

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Ten Gingerbread Men by Ruth Galloway

This is a fun, tactile counting book that is the perfect addition to your gingerbread theme. You can grab it here!

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The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup

What happens when a boy leaves gingerbread pirate cookies out for Santa? This silly story tells you all about it. It is definitely a class favorite. Find it here!

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The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School by Laura Murray

This darling story helps kids learn more about all the location around a school. It is perfect for the beginning of the school year, or during your gingerbread theme, or any time! You can find it on Amazon right here.

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How To Catch A Gingerbread Man by Adam Wallace

Our preschoolers love this series! This one is exactly right for a gingerbread theme in your classroom. You can get it here.

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The Plan for the Gingerbread House: A STEM Engineering Story by Darcy Pattison

We love incorporating STEM into our preschool classrooms, and this book is perfect for that. It also has great rhyming text and is a fun way to introduce kids to the concepts of engineering and perseverance. Find it here!

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