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The Runaway Pancake Hardcover – January 1, 1956

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This is a funny story about a big pancake that ran away before the big round cook could eat it. A wonderful colorful tale for new young readers.

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24 pages
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English
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Whitman Publishing
Publication date

January 1, 1956
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000L9FSKM
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Whitman Publishing; First Edition (January 1, 1956)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 24 pages
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4 ounces

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Ben Williams is a product development and organisational change consultant. Ben helps organisations deliver real business value, consistently and faster. Applying a wide range of tools and techniques drawn predominantly from agile and lean disciplines, Ben coaches teams and leaders to appraise and refine their work systems. He is a regular speaker in the UK and internationally. Contact Ben at ben.williams@neuri.co.uk or follow him on Twitter @13enWilliams.

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Sara J

False Advertising

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2019

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They list it as the classic "Runaway Pancake" book and even include the picture of the classic book for their listing but what you receive is "Marsupial Sue presents The Runaway Pancake" by John Lithgow. I thought maybe I missed something on the original listing but upon going back and reviewing the listing, no nothing was missed. They truly are advertising what you think you are seeing when it is false. I would suggest the Lister updates their listing as to not confuse any other buyers.

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Tom B.

Nostalgic

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2019

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Thank you for the note the package of airheads candy that came with it. This is a great little collectible children's book dating to 1956. And there's a lesson to be learned in it too. :)

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returning to childhood :)

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2011

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this was one of my favorite books from my childhood. i loved the cute illustrations, and when i received this book in the mail, it brought back many memories! thanks for making this available to me!

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readingfiend

THANKS for allowing us to recapture family memories

Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2016

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This is a family memory that we have been glad to recapture!

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Terry Ann Fox

I love this book lots of memories

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2014

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I love this book lots of memories. I read it to my daughter when she was little.

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2009

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The book was received within days of purchase and was actually the condition that was descripted

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Tom James

Disturbingly sentimental

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2013

I believe this may be the first book I ever owned. I am not certain. In any event, it is just the right sort of read for those who take in non-fiction with pretentiously grim affect while sipping decaf chamomile tea in a busy, centrally located coffee shop.

I was drawn to this work by its promise of a memoir structured around a breakfast staple's venture into the world beyond the pan and the plate. I was not disappointed. The itinerant pancake is disarmingly pluckish, taunting people to try to catch him, all the while knowing their bipedal anatomy -- involving, as it does, the repetitive co-flexing of opposing musculature groupings -- is no match for his uncannily self-propelled circularity.

Some books celebrate the human condition; others commiserate with us. This book does neither, a fact which should come as no surprise when it is realized that the author listed on the cover is a corporation and not a natural person. As might be expected, themes of dominance and submission permeate every page. More disturbing, the writing reflects an astonishingly dismal world-view according to which there seems to be only one very clear rule: that those who try to escape the binds of utilitarian determinism will be captured and eaten alive. "Abandon hope, all ye who seek freedom in this world," the book seems to be saying, "We made you what you are today, we have the power to destroy you, and we will only enjoy it all that much more if you resist."

A part of me wanted to give this book 5 stars because it is the only book I can remember from before kindergarten. Another part of me wanted to give it 0 stars because of its nihilistic overtone. In the end, I feel I must give it 4 stars for sentimental reasons, docking one star chiefly because it failed to include a reference to sweet potatoes.

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W. Jones

Excellent Purchase

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2012

This book was a childhood favorite. When my sisters and I grew older, our mother gave our books to other children who had few or no books. It was such a surprise to see this book on Amazon.com. It is a gift to relive fond childhood memories and I read the book again as soon as it arrived. Having The Runwaway Pancake again is like meeting an old friend who hasn't changed one bit.

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