FICTION

Pancakes in Pajamas

by Frank ASCH
illus. by Frank Asch. 32p. (A Frank Asch Bear Book). S. & S./Aladdin. Mar. 2018. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9781481480604. POP
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PreS-Gr 1—Asch adds a new title to his popular series. The Bear family is enjoying a pancake breakfast so much that Baby Bear suggests they spend the day in pajamas and "eat pancakes all day long!" His parents agree; and dressed just as they are, they read stories, nap, take a walk in the park, and ride bicycles. They have so much fun that they inspire the whole town to join them in a bicycle parade topped off by a Pancakes in Pajamas party. Asch's trademark simple, flat paintings set in frames show the bears delighting in their day. The narrative is similarly straightforward with short sentences and easy-to-decipher vocabulary.
VERDICT A welcome addition to a series that encourages family time and simple pleasures, with a little dose of "silliness." Good for storytime and on-on-one reading.
Reviewed by Lisa Lehmuller, Paul Cuffee Maritime Charter School, Providence , Feb 01, 2018

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