G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers The Gingerbread Man: Trick-or-Treaters on the Loose: A Graphic Novel
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers The Gingerbread Man: Trick-or-Treaters on the Loose: A Graphic Novel

The Gingerbread Man: Trick-or-Treaters on the Loose: A Graphic Novel

By Laura Murray

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Publication Date: August 4, 2026

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Ages 5 to 7, Grades K to 2

Join the Gingerbread Man for a night full of trick-or-treating, frights, and fun in this graphic novel perfect for Halloween.

It's Halloween and the Gingerbread Man can't wait to join his class in their celebrations. He even gets to make his very own costume and go trick-or-treating with friends after school! 
    But when his bat costume catches the eye of a hungry owl, this smart cookie will have to do some quick thinking if he doesn't want to end up as a treat! 
    The Gingerbread Man’s series of graphic novels—published in both hardcover and paperback editions—is ideal for first and second graders, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.

Series Overview: Spring 2024: Buttons on the Loose and Class Pet on the Loose
Fall 2024: Paper Airplanes on the Loose
Spring 2025: New Friend on the Loose
Summer 2026: Trick-or-Treaters on the Loose
Spring 2027: Untitled Book 6

About the Author

Laura Murray was a teacher before becoming a writer, and she has had to deal with many an escaped gingerbread man in her time.

Author Residence: McLean, VA

Mike Lowery is an author and New York Times bestselling illustrator who has worked on dozens of books for kids. Some of his favorites are The Gingerbread Man is Loose series by Laura Murray, Mac B, Kid Spy series by Mac Barnett and the Everything Awesome series which he also wrote. He likes to collect weird facts and other bits of knowledge and he draws them every morning in his sketchbook. Visit him online at mikelowery.com and follow him on Instagram @mikelowerystudio

Illustrator Residence:Atlanta, GA

Format: Trade Paperback

Pages: 48

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: August 4, 2026

ISBN: 9798217006038

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