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Name: The gingerbread man loose at the zoo
Author: Laura Murray

📘 The gingerbread man loose at the zoo by Laura Murray

During a classroom outing to the zoo, the gingerbread protagonist must stay away from the hungry animals while tracking clues that the teacher has prepared for a scavenger hunt. With the help of simple rhymes, he follows the puzzle to find his way back to the children. The story blends playful humor with a gentle educational theme, encouraging teamwork and problem‑solving as the character navigates a zoo setting.

First publish date: 2016

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Laura Murray

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