Could a Pancake have the power to shape a child's view of their world?
It was a surprise to Ethan that his favorite breakfast, a stack of
steaming hot pancakes, would reveal many ways that nature and people
work together. He discovered that everyone has a hand in taking care of
nature. Ethan would have never guessed that his simple, innocent act of
tossing an oil can into the lake, just to make a big splash for fun,
could change his whole wide world. The slippery journey of the oily OOZE
leaking from the can, across the lake, down the river to the beaver
ponds, and into the fields of grain brought all of Ethan's friends
together. Everyone pitched in to clean up the OOZE from the lake, the
fish, and the fields, to get rid of the mess around the lake they all
loved. They celebrated with a party and plenty of pancakes.
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I read this little gem to my 4yr old neighbor. And I as I read it she got excited , and then confused and finally sad. But once I finish this book , she was happy and smiling again. She loved it , and thought it was funny how he was thanking the beavers. As we talked about it, she understood why the pancakes tasted funny. So in my review I wanted to say this book was wonderful. It kept Alyson entertained , and taught her many lessons. How the environment works with us and for us , how one little mistake can throw off everything. And how with team work , and dedication all can be fixed.
Bruce is 56 years old, lives with his wife Heather in Santa Fe, New
Mexico where Bruce has lived for 27 years. Bruce attended the University
of Dallas studying International Finance and Economics. Bruce has two
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- What inspired the idea behind this book?
BRUCE:
As a young father with two sons, I read a lot to my kids…I also
spent most Sundays cooking pancakes with and for them--I ate quite a
few myself! Trying to teach my kids life lessons, recycling and
protecting the environment were also concepts that were important,
but difficult to teach to young kids. I always felt that it was hard
for children to grasp how their actions could impact the environment
positively or negatively. The idea of My Pancakes Taste Different
Today! came out of that quest.
- How would you describe the character of Ethan?
BRUCE:
Ethan is just like my youngest son Evan was at that age. The
character of Ethan is built around Evan: Ethan is eight years old,
observant, intelligent, fun loving, sweet and kind to nature, animals
and others. He loves his pancakes and his mother! He is smart and
funny, has tons of friends, and is always asking questions. In real
life, I now have a three-year old grandson named Ethan by way of my
son Matthew, so all bases are covered!
- What was the biggest challenge you faced in writing My Pancakes Taste Different Today!?
BRUCE:
Getting started, the beginning, the middle, and the end! Writing is
not my strong suit! Fortunately for me, my wife Heather came into my
life. Not only did she inherit my family, but she inherited this
project of 20 years that I was unable to complete, even after
attending children’s book writing workshops given by some of the
best writers in the business. She is credited for helping me put a
structure around the story and move it from an idea to something I
can hold and read to my grandkids.
- What was the most rewarding moment you experienced while writing this book?
BRUCE:
Seeing the beautiful artwork that Barbara Cate did, and how it worked
in harmony with the writing to really tell the story. Heather and I
have had such a wonderful time working on this together – it’s
our
baby.
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