From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits. The delicious designs are the work of Nathan Shields, of Port Angeles, Washington. The 34 year old illustrator started making pancakes with fun themes as a way to entertain his children, Gryphon, 6, and Alice, 3. Nathan, a former maths teacher, says: 'I found myself in charge of our young children, with a lot of free time.
Giancarlo pictured at home during his recovery, wearing his compression garments - A mother-of-three has revealed how her 10-month-old son was severely burnt at nursery .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A little girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis has taken her first steps since the illness thanks to her new 'Princess legs' .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .