Mama Panya's Pancakes

by Mary Chamberlin

Beginner readers and younger children

This is a children's book set in Kenya which is all about friendship and sharing. Mama Panya's son invites everyone he sees to come for a pancake dinner, and then he has to try and feed everyone.

Amazon's summary;

On market day, Mama Panya's son Adika invites everyone he sees to a pancake dinner. How will Mama Panya ever feed them all? This clever and heartwarming story about Kenyan village life teaches the importance of sharing, even when you have little to give.

Amazon's review;

'Mama Panya's Pancakes is a charming village tale... the story ends happily with each guest bringing along a contribution - a message which reminds us that kindness is rewarded.' Nursery Education --Nursery Education. 'This is a clever and heartwarming Kenyan story about the rewards of friendship and the joy of sharing.' Child Education, top 50 books of 2005 --Child Education, top 50 books of 2005. 'Friendship brings its own reward in this beautifully illustrated and gentle tale of Kenyan village life' Willesden Bookshop --Willesden Bookshop

'This is a clever and heartwarming Kenyan story about the rewards of friendship and the joy of sharing.' Child Education, top 50 books of 2005 --Child Education, top 50 books of 2005

'Friendship brings its own reward in this beautifully illustrated and gentle tale of Kenyan village life' Willesden Bookshop --Willesden Bookshop 'This is a clever and heartwarming Kenyan story about the rewards of friendship and the joy of sharing.' Child Education, top 50 books of 2005 --Child Education, top 50 books of 2005 'Friendship brings its own reward in this beautifully illustrated and gentle tale of Kenyan village life' Willesden Bookshop --Willesden Bookshop