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jess_mango's review
4.0
Super cute rhyming picture book about french toast and a pancake racing across the fridge to try to get the last drop of maple syrup.
mnstucki's review
4.0
A fun rhyming story! If your kids have ever anthropomophized (is anthropomorphism a word that can be turned into a verb?) their food, they’ll probably get a kick out of this.
kelleemoye's review
5.0
Full review at: www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=7711
This book is a humorous, epic adventure through the dangers of the refrigerator. The mix of the well-rhymed text and highly comical and colorful artwork really brings the story to life. I found myself laughing out loud as dressings, beans, jam, and more challenge Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast as they challenge each other to be the first to the syrup. The way that the different foods in the fridge play a part in the story are so clever! I also found myself reading parts of the book out loud to hear the rhyme and rhythm. Josh really did a great job and included rhymes that I would have never thought of like conversed/first, meanie/linguini, and ranch/avalanche. This is definitely a text that is made to be read aloud and shared with children who will laugh and cheer and *gasp* at the twist (did I mention there was a twist?!).
Thank you to the author for the story times during the quarantine! Read 3/21/20
Read by Josh are story time 8/31/19!!
This book is a humorous, epic adventure through the dangers of the refrigerator. The mix of the well-rhymed text and highly comical and colorful artwork really brings the story to life. I found myself laughing out loud as dressings, beans, jam, and more challenge Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast as they challenge each other to be the first to the syrup. The way that the different foods in the fridge play a part in the story are so clever! I also found myself reading parts of the book out loud to hear the rhyme and rhythm. Josh really did a great job and included rhymes that I would have never thought of like conversed/first, meanie/linguini, and ranch/avalanche. This is definitely a text that is made to be read aloud and shared with children who will laugh and cheer and *gasp* at the twist (did I mention there was a twist?!).
Thank you to the author for the story times during the quarantine! Read 3/21/20
Read by Josh are story time 8/31/19!!
crowandnightingale's review
5.0
This was such a fun book. I can't wait to read this in storytime. It will make a great pairing with Peanut Butter & Cupcake by Terry Border and The Great Lollipop Caper by Dan Krall.
ewg109's review
5.0
This is just a delightful read aloud perfect for kids who love a silly book. The art is lavishly detailed and there are lots of little discoveries to be made. It’s also an excuse to do not only a French accent but a heavy handed German one, so double win.
readwithpassion's review
5.0
I have been anticipating this book for the past year and have spent quite a bit of time contemplating whether I will be Team Lady Pancake or Team Sir French Toast. When the book arrived in the mail, I shrieked with glee and told my son we had a treat for bedtime. That night, I cracked the crisp cover and smoothed my hands over the pages. I was immediately taken by the gorgeous artwork. I could see my son's eyes darting from character to character. He has a short attention span, and this book held his interest from cover to cover. Meanwhile, as he looked at the artwork, I lingered on each page and became enveloped in the comical story. Above all, I was blown away by the engaging writing. The first time I read a picture book, I often stumble over the words. It usually takes a few readings to read a book aloud at a steady pace. But the words and phrases flowed beautifully in this book. I couldn't help but wonder how many times the author revised in order to get the language just right. This book will be a crowd-pleaser in the classroom. I highly recommend it as a read-aloud.
barbarianlibarian's review
5.0
loved the pictures, the rhymes, and wide variety of foods. ended up getting a copy as a gift for a 3.5 year old who loved it
beths0103's review
4.0
The race is on! Both Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast are determined to be the one to use up that last drop of maple syrup that's left in the fridge. But there will be many obstacles in their way: the Broccoli Forest, the Orange Juice Fountain, and Potato Mash Mountain just to name a few. And just who is this Baron von Waffle guy?
Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast is a fun foodie frolic through the fridge with two friends that briefly become frenemies in an attempt to be the one to come out on top. Josh Funk is skilled at writing meaningful rhymes that flow well and don't feel contrived, which is why I have always entered rhyming texts with trepidation, and sometimes outright groans. Because it's really hard to do rhyming well. And even harder to do it exceptionally well. I'm here to tell you there were no groans here. Only smiles. And I may or may not have audibly shouted, "Curse you Baron von Waffle!" But I think I might have just given too much away. Or have I?
Read my entire review on my blog.
Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast is a fun foodie frolic through the fridge with two friends that briefly become frenemies in an attempt to be the one to come out on top. Josh Funk is skilled at writing meaningful rhymes that flow well and don't feel contrived, which is why I have always entered rhyming texts with trepidation, and sometimes outright groans. Because it's really hard to do rhyming well. And even harder to do it exceptionally well. I'm here to tell you there were no groans here. Only smiles. And I may or may not have audibly shouted, "Curse you Baron von Waffle!" But I think I might have just given too much away. Or have I?
Read my entire review on my blog.