Reading Champion: The Big, Hungry Pancake: Independent reading Green 5

The Big Pancake is a story about a woman who makes a pancake for hungry children, but the pancake is hungry too.

Format: Hardback
Length: 24 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

This captivating story is part of the Reading Champion series, a meticulously crafted initiative designed to foster independent reading skills and ignite a love for reading among young minds. Developed in collaboration with Dr. Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of the UCL Institute of Education (IOE), these books feature fantastic, original narratives accompanied by captivating artwork. Each book has been meticulously graded to ensure it aligns perfectly with a child's reading ability, fostering a sense of enjoyment and motivation in reading. Specifically tailored for children aged 5 to 7, these books are the perfect gateway to a world of imagination and discovery.

In this delightful twist on the classic tale "The Big Pancake," a kind-hearted woman sets out to prepare a delicious pancake for a group of hungry children. However, little did she know that the pancake itself had a hunger of its own! As the woman poured the batter and flipped the pancake, it began to grow and grow, becoming larger and larger with each passing moment. Before she knew it, the pancake had grown so large that it could easily swallow the children whole!

Panic ensued as the woman tried to protect the children from the ravenous pancake. She ran around the kitchen, searching for something to stop it. But the pancake was too quick and too powerful, and it continued to chase after the children.

Just when it seemed like all was lost, a wise old owl appeared out of nowhere. The owl had seen many things in its long life and knew exactly what to do. It flew towards the pancake and began to peck at it with its sharp beak. The pancake let out a loud cry and shrank back, eventually returning to its normal size.

The children were amazed and grateful to the wise old owl for saving them from the hungry pancake. From that day on, they never forgot the lesson that even the smallest creatures can have a big appetite and that it's important to be kind and respectful to all living things.

The story of the hungry pancake teaches children valuable lessons about kindness, respect, and the power of friendship. It also encourages them to develop their imagination and creativity, as they try to imagine what it would be like to be a giant pancake themselves! Whether read alone or with a group of friends, this story is sure to bring joy and laughter to young readers.

Weight: 174g
Dimension: 216 x 155 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781445189307