This post shares my favorite gingerbread-themed books for kids for the 2018 holiday season. There’s a mix of old favorites and new, all perfect for kids and students ages 3- to 8-years-old.

Today, I’m sharing TEN of my favorite Gingerbread-themed picture books and activities that will fit right into your curriculum whether you teach kindergarten, first grade, or second grade OR if you’re looking to add some new titles to your home library! Each book shown below matches with a set of paired activities, so that your lesson plans are ready to roll and you can simply teach!  They’re Common Core standards-aligned, focused on comprehension, vocabulary and a variety of ELA skills, and include three differentiated assessments. BOOM DONE.

BUY Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Gingerbread Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY Gingerbread Friends by Jan Brett | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Gingerbread Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School by Laura Murray | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Gingerbread Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY The Gingerbread Man Loose at Christmas by Laura Murray | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Gingerbread Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY The Gingerbread Man by Jan Aylesworth | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Gingerbread Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY The Gingerbread Boy by Paul Galdone | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Gingerbread Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY The Gingerbread Girl by Lisa Campbell Ernst | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Gingerbread Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup| Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Gingerbread Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY The Gingerbread Cowboy by Janet Squires | Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Gingerbread Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

BUY The Gingerbread Man by Eric Kimmel| Check out the paired activities Individual Set (coming soon) | Gingerbread Bundle | Complete Holiday Collection Vol 1 Bundle

All of the bundles linked above are currently available in the PRE-SALE EVENT, so you can snag all of the paired activities at the lowest possible price for a limited time only. Additionally, there are bundles for Christmas Favorites and Holidays Around the World Click the button below to shop now and snag these before the deal expires! [If you’re curious about the types of activities included in the paired sets,  I encourage you to pop over here or here to learn more!]

Want a fun little FREE gingerbread-themed behavior incentive to use with your kiddos over the next few weeks? Go HERE or click the graphic below!

I hope you enjoyed this list of the best gingerbread books for kids!

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