Book Title: Gingersnap Snatcher by Vicky Weber
Category: Children's Fiction (ages 3 to 7), 32 pages
Genre: Children's
Publisher: Trunk Up Books
Release date: December 2021
Content Rating: G. Suitable for everyone.
Book Description:
Abuela
made cookies to eat after school. The gingersnap kind, just the thought
made us drool! We rushed home excited. We opened the door…The cookies
were missing - just CRUMBS on the floor! Can you help the kids crack the
case of the GINGERSNAP SNATCHER?
Vicky Weber is a musician and an elementary educator with a love for children’s literature. As a Puerto Rican author of Taíno descent, she strives to create picture books that are fun, engaging, and educational. All her current titles are based on her background in music education or her heritage. While she has taught a variety of grade levels, primary level education is where her passion lies. It has long been a dream of hers to teach children through the magic of books and she hopes you love reading her works as much as she loved writing them.
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Review: Who stole abuela’s cookies? The kids were on the trail for the Gingersnap Snatcher. We watch as they follow each possible clue. Soon they learn that the culprit is not always the most likely suspect.
Filled with cute illustrations, story is a wonderful, little joy!
Rating: 4 stars
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Author Q&A
If you could have a theme song for a “day in your life” what would it be?
Great question. Probably “Get Back Up Again” from the movie Trolls. I’m constantly learning and growing, as a person, teacher, author, and soon-to-be mother and always strive to do it with a smile.
What’s your favorite song/instrument/book?
To be quite honest, my collection of books for my music classroom is quite large because I strongly believe that music and literacy go hand-in-hand. There are so many that I love! One that I always start the school year with is Giraffe’s Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae. It is a great way to facilitate a conversation about respecting one another as we create, and we discuss how some things will be easier than others but to never give up. Throughout the year, when students get frustrated, I remind them of the end of the book: “We all can dance...when we find the music that we love.”
What’s the most fun part of being an author?
Probably seeing my stories come to life. The illustrators I have worked with are so talented. It feels like Christmas every time I get a new sketch or completed page!
What’s your tip for parents to encourage reading?
Oh, there is so much they could do! When my husband was growing up, he didn’t like reading. As a child, all he wanted was to pick out his own books at his school’s library, even if they were above his reading level. Sometimes, it’s easy to forget that when children are motivated, they rise to challenges, which is why I think that interest is sometimes more important that a child’s reading level. I highly recommend that parents and teachers help children find reading material that they enjoy.
How long did your first book take from when you started writing to release?
I had my ideas written out for a long time before I started learning the publishing industry. From the time I started researching, editing, and producing my first book, about a year had passed. Now, I have seven children's picture books, two chapter books under a pen name, and several more books releasing before the end of the year.
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My niece would love this book. Lovely illustrations!
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