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by Vicky Weber (Author), Svitlana Liuta (Illustrator)
A cozy, cookie-caper Christmas mystery in catchy rhyme!
Abuela bakes a fresh batch of gingersnaps for after school...but when the kids race home, the plate is empty-just crumbs on the floor! Who is the Gingersnap Snatcher?
Perfect for fans of WHO TOOK THE COOKIE FROM THE COOKIE JAR?, this humorous, fast-paced, rhyming picture book follows a diverse, multigenerational family as they investigate every clue.
Was it Mr. Wiggles the cat? Sadie the dog? Or someone no one expected? Kids will giggle, guess, and shout along with every page turn-and the surprise ending delivers big holiday cheer.
Why kids love it
- Sing-song rhyme and a playful whodunnit they can solve
- Adorable suspects and a twist ending
- Christmas coziness: Abuela, cookies, and family together time
Why grown-ups & teachers love it
- A natural December read-aloud for libraries, classrooms, and bedtime
- Built-in participation (chant, point to clues, make predictions)
- Hidden vocal exploration on each spread
Praise from readers
- "The story is sweetly fun and the ending is definitely a surprise I did not expect." -Vivian C.
- "My K-2 students LOVED the suspense and were guessing along the trail to find the snatcher." -Lori R.
- "From beginning to end it's quite the whodunnit mystery! Plus the song at the end is pretty catchy too!" -Michaela S.
A sugary-sweet holiday mystery that begs to be read (and performed) again and again-stocking-stuffer approved.
