By Carolyn Prestwich
Illustrated by Ken Gamage
Stir up the batter
Round and round
Listen to the spoon
Make a mixing sound.
Pour out the batter
Watch it cook
Flip it over
Then come look!
There goes a crocodile
This one's a fish
Is that a horny toad
In your dish?
A big fat hippo
A shooting star
MONSTER PANCAKES
Is what they are.
Put on the butter
And the syrup too
MONSTER PANCAKES
Are good for you.
Eat them up
One two three four
When they're gone
Say "please" for more.
Break two eggs into a bowl. Beat them with a hand beater.
Add:
1½ cups milk
2 cups Bisquick
Beat again.
To cook: (this is a good job for a Dad or a Grandpa.)
Put batter in a pitcher. Pour carefully onto a hot griddle, in the shape of a monster. Cook until edges are done. Turn and cook the other side. MONSTER PANCAKES are good with syrup or powdered sugar.
The stories I write are usually inspired by my nine grandchildren. Monster Pancakes originated when "Grandpa" started presiding at the griddle, making Sunday morning pancakes to order. Each creation, no matter how true, no matter how messy, is greeted with delight and gobbled with gusto.
Recently relocated in Carlsbad, I have lived in California all my life. After graduation from Pomona College I spent many years among small children, my own and those I taught. My stories celebrate milestones and everyday issues in the lives of children.
After receiving his degree in Interpretive Illustration from Sheridan College (Ontario, Canada), Ken Gamage began his career working as a Color key Artist for the Nelvana Ltd. animated series, George Shrinks as well as an in-house Graphic Artist for the National Post Newspaper on weekends. He currently works exclusively as the sole owner and illustrator of Sparklfish Illustration, located on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia with representation from American Artists Representatives Inc. He has previously worked with such clients as Disney Publishing, Muchmusic/City TV and The UTNE Reader.
To learn more about Ken and his art work, please visit www.sparklfish.com.
If you wish to contact Ken, he can be reached at
Ph:1-866 886-6522/604-740-7217
Fax: 604-648-8804
E-mail: Kengamage@sparklfish.com
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