The Big Pancake
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$907
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

The Big Pancake

By Ladybird

A giant pancake escapes, sparking a chase. Can it be caught?

3.9/5 Goodreads · 42 ratings
32 pages· 240 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Seven hungry boys eagerly await their breakfast, but chaos ensues when their mother's giant pancake springs to life and flees. As the pancake rolls away, the boys embark on a whimsical chase. Will they catch their elusive breakfast, or will the pancake's adventure continue? Dive into this delightful tale of pursuit and surprise, perfect for early readers taking their first steps into the world of stories.

From the publisher

Seven little boys are very hungry, so their mother makes a big pancake. What happens when the big pancake runs away? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird’s best-selling reading series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. The Big Pancake is a Level 1 Read it yourself book, suitable for very early readers who are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each simple story uses a small number of frequently repeated words.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
240
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
370L
Themes & topics
Books about talking foodBooks about hungerBooks about animalsBooks about escape
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.6
F&P level
~K
Publication
Published
August 26, 2014
Publisher
Ladybird
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780723280477

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