The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck

The Gingerbread Man is Loose

by Laura Murray, Mike Lowery (Illustrations)

A visit to a fire house is always fun, but it's even more exciting when the Gingerbread Man comes along!

Guess who gets to go along on a field trip to the firehouse? The Gingerbread Man! But when he falls out of his classmate's pocket, Spot the Dalmatian comes sniffing around. Luckily, this Gingerbread Man is one smart cookie, and he races into the fire truck, up the pole, and all through the station, staying one step ahead of the hungry dog the whole time.Then an emergency call comes in and the Gingerbread Man knows just what to
“I’ll ride to the rescue, as fast as I can.
I want to help, too! I’m the Gingerbread Man!”

With snappy rhymes and fresh illustrations, the Gingerbread Man makes a sweet return in his second school adventure. Look for all of this hilarious Gingerbread Man's The Gingerbread Man Loose at School , The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck ,  The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas ,  The Gingerbread Man Loose at the Zoo , and The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School !

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Firefighters, Fiction, Christmas, Storytime, Humor

32 pages, Hardcover

First published June 27, 2013

About the author

Laura Murray was a teacher before becoming an author, is a popular speaker at schools, and has had to deal with many an escaped Gingerbread Man in her day. She is the author of THE GINGERBREAD MAN LOOSE IN THE SCHOOL, and the Gingerbread Man’s continuing school adventures - THE GINGERBREAD MAN LOOSE ON THE FIRE TRUCK, THE GINGERBREAD MAN LOOSE AT CHRISTMAS, and THE GINGERBREAD MAN LOOSE AT THE ZOO (2016). This humor-filled, rhyming series was inspired by a Gingerbread man that managed to escape her classroom every single school year. Her first book won the 2014 Virginia and Illinois Reader's Choice Award, and was nominated for 7 other state awards as well; is a Junior Library Guild Selection; a Florida Children's Choice Award Honor book; and received a starred ALA Booklist review.
Laura lives with her family in northern Virginia. Visit her online at www.LauraMurrayBooks.com for loads of fun activities and lessons, standards-linked teacher's guides, as well as information on school author presentations.

Reviews

[Jason Koivu · Rating 2 out of 5]

* * * Read & Reviewed by Me and My Niece Emma * * *

The Gingerbread Man Loose on the Fire Truck should have been a no-look pass that led to a game-winning slamdunk. Instead, Laura Murray dropped the ball.

Emma was NOT impressed with this story of the famous Gingerbread Man visiting a fire station on a school fieldtrip. That surprised me, because she absolutely LOVES the original story, so I figured this would be a no brainer.

Like most sequels looking to cash in on a successful original work, this mimics its predecessor. Most notably it rhymes and has chase scenes. But instead of enjoying the read, I found myself racing through this as fast as can be, all the while Emma tried to flee!




Yeah, you just keep on driving, buddy...

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wonderful rhyming tale that shows how the little spiced boy saves the day during a visit to the firehouse. Neo loves all things firefighter.. and thankfully not the pyrotechnics themselves.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gingerbread Man goes on field trip to firehouse, has wild time.

[Andrew J · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actually found this in one of those "neighborhood book" things that look like a bird house with glass cabinet doors, and thought of my future niece-in-law. She asked me to read the first book in this series to her a couple of months ago. This one didn't have any accidental innuendos/things that could be taken out of context, although it still had some impossibilities that make this particular series cute. I can kinda see why my future niece-in-law likes this series.

[Cara Byrne · Rating 3 out of 5]

As part of the picture series about the Gingerbread Man, this book is the perfect picture book primer for comic books and graphic novels and includes an engaging story that is great to read aloud. My little one didn't care about all of the information about the fire station, but I know of other preschoolers who would love this element. An Imagination Storytime Read (3yo).

[Cara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love these Gingerbread Man books, and so do my preschoolers! I just got this book in my scholastic order for October and read it to my group of two and a half year olds this afternoon, and they loved it just as much as me! These books always have adorable artwork and great flow, and I can't wait to get more of them!

[Christine Turner]

ATA Storytime KIt -- ? -- Fire prevention -- Fire Truck -- Firefighters

Subject: Gingerbread men -- Juvenile fiction.
Cookies -- Juvenile fiction.
Fire departments -- Juvenile fiction.
Fire prevention -- Juvenile fiction.
School field trips -- Juvenile fiction.

Personal Note: Cartoon like

[MalisaDD Aka MiMi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book sent from Dollys Library. This was sent to my 3 yr old grandson who is part of the program. The book was such a fun exciting read . The book has tips to include your child participation as you read to them..

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Poor Gingerbreadman what a horrible life to have to run for your life all the time. Being chased by a dog, jumping from bed to bed, sliding down the firemans pole. Only to end the day a big hero who put wrangled the hose and put out a fire. Way to go Gingerbread.

[Jeremy · Rating 2 out of 5]

A rhyming read-aloud featuring the gingerbread man on the loose at the fire station. A strong 2 stars. If you find the right kid (either obsessed with the gingerbread man or fire trucks), it could be a hit, but it didn't tickle me, personally.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book didn't thrill me, but the 3yo liked it. There is nothing objectionable about It at all., and the graphic novel style was actually pretty cool, but there are better stories.

[Kayla Edwards · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute and informative with comical illustrations - would be an adorable read aloud during any sort of fire safety week/program.

[Daria · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was going to give this book a 2-Star rating, but the rhyming is good and the Fire Chief is a woman, so it gets 3.

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun read for my kid. He insisted on reading it twice in one sitting. Has some elements of Stick Man which we all really liked.

[Avery Snipes · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did enjoy this story, but I don't think it would be beneficial for children to read.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this book because of the fire truck. The Gingerbread Man saves the day.

[Viviane Elbee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kids really enjoyed this book, about a gingerbread man who goes on a fire fighting adventure!

[Liz Todd · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the worst of the series.

[Rebecca Caufman · Rating 2 out of 5]

The gingerbread man goes on a field trip to the fire station. The dog decides to chase him and he joins the truck when they leave to put out a fire.

[kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

my preschooler finds these hilarious

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

The gingerbread man visits the fire station with the school children only to find himself running from a hungry dalmation. On the move, he soon finds himself saving the day.

[Maggie Panning · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun, rhyming retelling. Great for kids who love firetrucks/houses/men and the Gingerbread Man.

[Cosette · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have found memories of reading picture books and enjoying them. This was not one of them.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I took this out of the library with the hopes I’d read it for my Mezonot unit. . . but it was pretty silly and didn’t seem to have any meaningful message.

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Gingerbread Man accompanies the class on their field trip to the firestation and avoids the firehouse dog, and helps put out a fire.

[Hanna Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

So catchy and cute! ✨

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

With G.

[Mrs. Perkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun book

[Remy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too bad it incorporated a "school trip." Not as relatableto the little one I was reading it to.

[Tess · Rating 1 out of 5]

Loved the illustrations but my students were not impressed with the storyline.