The Plan for the Gingerbread House: A STEM Engineering Story

The gingerbread man and woman need a new home! A team of kids struggle to create the perfect gingerbread house. The project guidelines are clear: the winning house must stand upright on its own and a gingerbread boy and girl must fit inside. Sounds easy? But creating is hard. Cookie burn, the icing it too thin, the house caves-in, someone is eating the candy decorations, and—Oh!—they forgot about putting the gingerbread boy and girl inside the house. Engineering is a creative process . That means you must learn to overcome problems and persevere . Inspire budding engineers to think about the classic gingerbread house in new ways. Written in a lyrical rhyme , it’s sure to please the language arts folks, too. Kirkus Reviews says, “ Pattison’s text begs to be read aloud and Joven’s spreads offer dynamic visuals… ” Come one, come all! The Gingerbread Fair opens soon! This is a story about building, rethinking the plan, and finishing strong.