We received this book (among many others) in a big box of books which my grandmother (a retired school teacher) passed down to us. Having grown up with Tomie DePaola books, I decided to keep this one mostly for sentimental reasons... but considering the more simplistic illustrations, and lack of written dialogue.... I never expected KB to take to this book - but, she LOVES it!
"Pankcakes for Breakfast" comes out at least once a week, for KB's nightly-bedtime story with her daddy - usually with much excitement & anticipation! Of course with B's crazy, uber- creative mind and amazing ad-lib skills... I guess it's really not a wonder, she looks forward to it with such zeal & fervor! You just never know twists he is going to put into the story this time... :-) And I love listening to them giggle and bond as the explore this simple but fun story about "Grandma Nicklebacher" (as DH recently dubbed her- lol)... and her quest for pancakes!! :-)
Pancakes for
Breakfast / by Tomie DePaola
"Pankcakes for Breakfast" comes out at least once a week, for KB's nightly-bedtime story with her daddy - usually with much excitement & anticipation! Of course with B's crazy, uber- creative mind and amazing ad-lib skills... I guess it's really not a wonder, she looks forward to it with such zeal & fervor! You just never know twists he is going to put into the story this time... :-) And I love listening to them giggle and bond as the explore this simple but fun story about "Grandma Nicklebacher" (as DH recently dubbed her- lol)... and her quest for pancakes!! :-)
Set in the country, "Pancakes for Breakfast" is a story of a lady who
wakes up one cold winter morning and decides to make warm pancakes.
While originally published in l978, it remains a delightful, timeless
lesson on how pancakes are really made. (There's not a frozen package or
mix box in sight)
Even though there is no story text, DePaola's signature illustrations depict the story flawlessly, and leave little doubt about how to whip up a batch of pancakes from scratch. Readers are walked through the process of making pancakes including collecting eggs, milking a cow, churning butter, and obtaining syrup from a Maple farm. The simple pictures reveal the thoughts and emotions of the (ever so persevering) woman, quite beautifully.
The story line is easy to follow, but does a wonderful job of creating an engaging story which will nurture your child's imagination & creativity - and create a
story that will truly grows with the child. Finishing
with an unexpected twist of delight & humor.. "Pancakes for
Breakfast" is a book that has stood the test of time... and (though
skeptical before) I can now see this book being a favorite for years to
come!
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