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Laura was a teacher before becoming a writer, and had to deal with many an escaped Gingerbread Man in her time. She lives in McLean, Virginia. Mike Lowery's work has been seen in galleries and publications across the globe. He is Professor of Illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta.
The rhyming text is patter-perfect, with lots of humor and action A jolly treat with a sweet acknowledgement of the gifts teachers give their students all year long. Kirkus Reviews Over the course of this book the students dash around town spreading cheer to community helpers. . . . Lowery s festive illustrations of cookie and co. . . are a treat, while Murray s rhymes are continually surprising and satisfying. The Horn Book Lowery s childlike figures playfully fill the panels with friendly faces, while the bouncy rhythm, particularly the recurring refrain that riffs on the classic 'You can t catch me. I m the Gingerbread Man!'will make read-alouds a treat. Booklist
