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020			_a9780198406808
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082			_aTR-420 _bHUN-P
100			_aHunt,Roderick
245			_aThe pancake
260			_aChina; _bOxford University Press, _c2012.
300			_3text _a8 pages: _billustrations; _c18 cm.
500			_aThe Pancake is a classic folk tale often included in early reading series for young learners. The story usually follows a pancake that comes to life and rolls away from the pan, trying to escape being eaten. Along its journey, it meets different characters—such as people and animals—who all try to catch and eat it. However, the pancake cleverly rolls past them each time. In many versions, the tale ends with the pancake finally being caught and eaten, often by a clever animal like a fox. This reader is written in simple, repetitive language that helps children develop word recognition, sentence fluency, and storytelling skills. The repetitive structure also makes it easy for early readers to predict what comes next, encouraging participation and confidence. Colorful illustrations bring humor and action to the tale, making it engaging for young audiences. The story highlights themes of adventure, cleverness, and consequences. It not only entertains but also introduces moral lessons about greed, overconfidence, and the outcomes of choices. The Pancake is well-suited for storytelling sessions, guided reading, and classroom discussions that encourage imagination and critical thinking in children.
520			_aThe Pancake is a lively folk tale about a pancake that magically comes to life and rolls out of the pan to avoid being eaten. As it travels, it meets different people and animals, each eager to catch and eat it. Cleverly, the pancake escapes them all by rolling quickly away. However, in the end, it is usually outsmarted by a cunning character—often a fox—and gets eaten. The story is written in simple, repetitive language that makes it easy for children to follow and enjoy. It teaches lessons about cleverness, greed, and the consequences of being overconfident, while keeping readers entertained with humor and adventure.
650			_aFolk tale
650			_aAdventure
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