The Pancake

by Anita Lobel

Determined not to be consumed by the hungry children for whom it is being made, the pancake rolls out of its pan, beginning a chase that involves a mother, her children, and an assortment of animals. Reprint.

Genres: Childrens

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

Anita Lobel is an illustrator of children's books. Her memoir that depicts her childhood of flight and imprisonment in Nazi-occupied Poland, ''No Pretty Pictures'' was a finalist for the National Book Award.

She has also received the Caldecott Honor Medal.

Reviews

[Book Tea 🫖 with Jai]

This book reminded me of the little old lady who swallowed the fly. Lol. But with a better twist, I enjoyed this book, and so did the kids. But the only thing I didn't like was the ending. But other then that it was a great read!!!

[N]

Pancake = Gingerbread Man, but more of a smarty pants.

[Oona]

cute version of the classic gingerbread man story.

[Jim]

the gingerbread man story w/a v. rude pancake instead. lots of repetition. good moral