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Pancakes for Breakfast

by Tomie dePaola

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Assigned across 1 curriculum list

Grade placement varies by school — the median assigned book spans 4 grade levels (83% span three or more, across 13,258 source-cited assignments).

Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie dePaola is assigned in US schools at grades k–1. It appears across 1 curriculum reference, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Pancakes for Breakfast is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Grade range
Grades K–1
Age range
Ages 5–6
Pages
32
Reading time
about 35 minutes (est.)
First published
1978
Genre
Realistic Fiction
ISBN-13
9780156707688

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About this book

A little old lady's attempts to have pancakes for breakfast are hindered by a scarcity of supplies and the participation of her pets.

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Why widely assigned

This Realistic Fiction title, typically at grades k–1. Written in the 1970s; pairs with curriculum units on stories without words and breakfasts; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Themes

stories without words · breakfasts · pets · pancakes, waffles

Where this book is assigned

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Common questions

What grade level is Pancakes for Breakfast?
Pancakes for Breakfast is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades K–1. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read Pancakes for Breakfast?
It takes about 35 minutes to read Pancakes for Breakfast (32 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 35 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Pancakes for Breakfast?
Pancakes for Breakfast appears on reading lists for Common Core State Standards (ELA). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Pancakes for Breakfast banned in schools?
Pancakes for Breakfast does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.
What themes does Pancakes for Breakfast explore?
Central themes in Pancakes for Breakfast include stories without words, breakfasts, pets, pancakes, waffles. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.

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How we classify

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Lexile measure
Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band
Grades K–1 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Not yet documented in a state-level framework on this site.
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
No seasonal or program-specific tags on this book.

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