Why I Love This Book

Mark Teague is a prolific writer/illustrator. He has characters that pop in and out of his different titles and kids have fun locating them. His clear, crisp illustration style is pleasing to the eye and easy for young children to take in. Pair the illustrations with a hilarious storyline and you've got a hit!
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Themes 
  • Be Happy with What You Have
  • Remain Open to New Experiences
  • Family
  • ​Overcoming Obstacles
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Awards for Mark Teague
  • Christopher Award, 2003, for Dear Mrs. LaRue: Letters from Obedience School.

Teachable Moments
This story offers multiple opportunities for learning that go far beyond what's printed on the page or seen in the illustrations. Here's a small sample:
  • Parts of a Book (Cover, Title, Author, Illustrator, Spine, End Papers...)
  • Story Structure (Characters, Setting, Plot...)
  • Rich Vocabulary 
  • "Reading" Images
  • Order of Events /Plot
  • Problems & Solutions
  • ​Cause / Effect
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Please note that you are purchasing the resources only.
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Subscribers receive 2 new titles in their inbox each month
​at a 20% discount off  the single purchase prices.


Beyond the Book Resources

Each $3.99 Download Includes :
  • Getting Started - an introduction to the Read it Again method
  • Comprehension Questions  -  A list of  questions that tap into different levels of understanding and foster conversations about the story
  • ​Vocabulary Flashcards - Along with the flashcards, you'll also receive ideas for putting the cards to use in multiple ways
  • Writing - We provide an image and story prompt designed to extend the theme of the story. No, we don't expect your child to write just yet. Instead, you can take down the dictation of the story your child tells.
  • Story Elements Page - Understanding what makes a story a story is an important skill.  This activity asks your child to identify the following: characters, setting, problem, solution, favorite part, and summary.
  • Cooking ideas related to the story
  • Art ideas related to the story
  • Links to  Great Games,  toys, manipulatives, and movies
  • Information on the Research behind ReaditAgain
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It's really that simple...
 *  One Great Story
 *  Multiple Readings
 *  Fun & Educational Follow-up Activities
Important Note
This download does not include the book, only the resources listed above.
​The book may be purchased separately by clicking here. 
Subscribers receive 2 new titles in their inbox each month
​ at a 20% discount off single purchases!

Funny Farm Themed Toys

Adding an element of play is yet another way to deepen the understanding of the concepts introduced within the multiple readings of the story.  You'll be surprised at the amount of learning that's transferred and reinforced through  imaginative play.
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Why I Love These Specific Playthings:
  • Each item has a direct connection to Funny Farm.
  • There are no batteries.
  • They encourage imaginative play.
  • They make it easy to re-enact the story.
  • ​They take the learning another step forward.​
*Note that this site uses affiliate links. If you buy something through one of my  links, you won't pay a penny more, but I'll make a small commission which helps keep the lights on.  ​
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Following Directions
Farm Game
​$23.59
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Battat Wooden Barn with Animals
$ 73.95
Plush "Edward" and Pig from Funny Farm
​$13.05
Fisher Price 
Farm Animal Friends
​$19.99
"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald