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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005 · Est. 12 min read-aloud
Mama Panya's Pancakes
By Mary Chamberlin, Richard Chamberlin, Julia Cairns (Illustrator)
A boy invites everyone for pancakes, but will there be enough?
40 pages· 1,434 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Mama Panya plans a simple pancake meal, but her son Adika invites all their friends. As guests arrive, Mama worries about having enough to share. Can generosity overcome scarcity?
From the publisher
How many people did we invite for pancakes tonight? Adika, skipping two steps ahead, sang his reply, All of our friends, Mama.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,434
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD600L
Inside the book
A peek between the covers
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.1
out of 7
5.5
“This story provides a delightful glimpse into a young boy's big, generous heart. Adika is sure Mama Panya can make enough pancakes to share with everyone he is inviting to share their meal. Mama Panya is not so sure, but she is willing to go without if necessary. The story is heartwarming, and the illustrations are bright and exciting.”
The Goodfather
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~O
- Scholastic level
- M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 86023
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 2006
- First published
- April 1, 2005
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- This book was typeset in Legacy.
- Illustration details
- The illustrations were prepared in watercolour.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781841481395
- OCLC
- 56192062
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