The Big Pancake

by Ladybird Books, Ellen Philpott, Dušan Pavlić (Illustrator)

Based on the classic tale. A busy mother makes a giant pancake to feed her seven hungry children. The pancake is so marvellous that a man, a cat, a dog and a hen want to eat it too! Will a pig help the big pancake escape?

The Big Pancake is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics. Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.

With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

32 pages, Hardcover

Published May 27, 2025

About the author

Ladybird books are known and loved the world over. For millions of people, they bring back the golden days of childhood - learning to read, discovering the magic of books, and growing up.

The very first Ladybird book ever was produced by a jobbing printer called Wills & Hepworth during the First World War. The company, based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, began to publish 'pure and healthy literature' for children, registering the Ladybird logo in 1915. Despite the company's claims, however, those books would no longer be politically correct. In the ABC Picture Book, for example, A stood for armoured train!