Youve heard of the Gingerbread boy, but what about his pup? This fun Step 3 early reader puts a great spin on the classic fairytale. Evalina desperately wants a dog, so she bakes one out of gingerbread and he springs to life But the gingerbread pup gets into mischief all over town and Evalina must find a way to catch him if she can This is the latest enchanting fractured fairy tale from the author of early readers Pupunzel, Dogerella, and, The Fairy Dogmother. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.About the AuthorMARIBETH BOELTS is the author of over 30 books for children, including the Step into Reading leveled readers The Fairy Dogmother, Pupunzel, Dogerella, and Sleeping Bootsie. A former teacher, Maribeth loves meeting kids and encouraging them to read and write. She lives in Iowa along with her grown children, grandchildren, and several pets. You can visit her online at MaribethBoelts.com HOLLIE HIBBERT was born to be an artist. Growing up in Idaho, crayons, colored pencils, and markers were her most loyal companions. When she is not illustrating, Hollie loves to sing loudly in the car, play the piano, and go country dancing. She has a big soft spot for hound dogs, otters, and especially bears.