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If You Give a Pig a Pancake
Last updated Saturday, January 4, 2025
Author: Laura Numeroff
Illustrator: Felicia Bond
Date of Publication: 1998
ISBN: 0060266864
Grade Level: Kindergarten (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Jan. 2025
Synopsis:
If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it. You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup, and she'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath. She'll ask you for some bubbles. When you give her the bubbles...
Readers will delight in the story of an accommodating little girl who tries to keep up with the whims of a busy little pig. If You Give a Pig a Pancake is an exploration of the scenario "if you give an inch, they'll take a mile" - but who could refuse the whims of this adorable piglet?
| Note to readers: |
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Since the book is a relatively short book, the volunteers can do a walk through of the book. The children can predict what happens in the book.
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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What do you think happens if you give a pig pancake?
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What do pigs usually eat?
Vocabulary
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Syrup - is made from sugar, water, and a sticky liquid that comes from a tree called a maple.
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Sticky - having the property of adhesive or glue.
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Decorate - make something look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it.
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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What toys do you use when taking a bath?
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The pig asks for some music to listen to. What's your favorite music?
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Who do you think the pig's friends are that she is sending her pictures to?
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| Craft ideas: |
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The children can make pancakes out of coffee filters.
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The children can make their own tree house out of popsicle sticks.
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The children can discuss what ingredients are used to make pancakes. Write out the recipe with ingredients and directions!
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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