Marsupial Sue Presents the Runaway Pancake: Marsupial Sue Presents the Runaway Pancake [With CD (Audio)]

by John Lithgow

Book Overview

"I'm too fast, you're too slow. Pan, pan, patty-cake pan, I can get away from you, I can!"
The much-loved story of the Runaway Pancake who pops out of the oven and is sure he can escape all who want to eat him, is given a new spin when Marsupial Sue and her friends put on a play version for their neighborhood. This has all of the wit and whimsy of Marsupial Sue and again features lively illustrations by Jack E. Davis. From the friends'...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689878478
• ISBN13: 9780689878473
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.9" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Another rollicking fun read by John Lithgow!

John Lithgow's books for children are fun, entertaining reads! Books that can not only be enjoyed by children, but adults as well, and that's saying a lot.In "Marsupial Sue Presents the Runaway Pancake", the accompanying CD contains a live performance by John Lithgow, narrating [not word for word, but he adds a lot of humor to the story] and performing the song of the runaway pancake. This is such a wonderful book and CD combo that had my 3.5 year-old daughter laughing with glee and tapping her feet as she sang along to the CD. I have read most of Lithgow's books for children and reviewed them, and I find they are excellent tools for promoting early literacy skills - the rhyming text and accompanying CD together with the humorous illustrations provide ample opportunity for sing-alongs, read-aloud, and active discussion of the themes in the books. Highly recommended!

Wonderful Fun!

My five year old daughter and I read this book three times together this morning. Then, we listened to the CD five times together, then she listened to it three times more!!!! This is a wonderfully entertaining and funny story. My little girl has been running around singing the song all morning! Thanks John Lithgow, for using your talent to entertain families!

Excellent book.

We received I am a mannatee in a cherios cereal box and because both our children liked it so much decided to take a look at other books from John Lithgow. This one is also excellent reading even for the youngest due to the rythim of the story and the very detailed illustrations. Music CD included is an added bonus.

The Best Yet

This is just a terrific children's book and John Lithgow does an amazing rendition of it on the included CD. My children (almost 3 and almost 5) just love it. They laugh and sing along and have the most fun with this book. If you liked Marsupial Sue you will love this one too.

We just LOVE Marsupial Sue!

When I learned there was a new "Marsupial Sue" book out I knew I had to get it for my daughter's fourth birthday. The original "Marsupial Sue" is now tattered and taped from many fun-filled readings. After perusing the reviews I was hesitant to order the book because the critics thought it might be confusing for small children. Not so! My kids (2.5 and 4) are asking to read it over and over. They are not confused at all about the characters' costumes and they picked up on the rhyme immediately. We're now laughing about the costumes the animals put together and singing "No No No No No" joyously! Thanks Mr. Lithgow for more great memories.