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The Giant Pancake Day

Double Trouble series12 pagesNarrated

The Giant Pancake Day — children's book cover

It is Dad's birthday. Tiny Ruby and big sister Nina make a giant pancake for their giant Dad. The kitchen gets messy, but Dad stays calm, loves the pancake, and they all clean together.

This is a Level 5 book on Lavender Island: 11-page stories with feelings, weather and "can/can't". It is narrated, and each word lights up as it is read aloud. In the app your child can read it, listen to it, record their own voice and take a short quiz — earning up to three stars for their crow.

Included in Class Readers Premium. Selected books are free to try.

Four ways to enjoy this story

Read

Every word ready to help.

Read to me

Listen while each word lights up.

Record me

Read aloud, then play it back.

Quiz

No mistakes wins a star.

Watch the read-along video

Questions about The Giant Pancake Day

Is "The Giant Pancake Day" free to read?

"The Giant Pancake Day" is part of Class Readers Premium, which unlocks every book on all 12 levels. Selected books are free to try.

What reading level is "The Giant Pancake Day"?

It is a Level 5 book on Lavender Island in the Class Readers Reading Sky: 11-page stories with feelings, weather and "can/can't".

How does read-along work in "The Giant Pancake Day"?

This book is narrated. On narrated pages each word lights up as it is spoken, karaoke style. Your child can also record their own reading and finish with a short quiz.

What age is "The Giant Pancake Day" for?

Level 5 books suit children who are building confidence, usually around ages 5–8, including children learning English as a second language. Choose by reading ability rather than age.

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