Why I Love This Book

Oliver Jeffers is a rare find, he's both the author and illustrator of his books. I consider it a double threat. On his website, Jeffers calls himself an artist first and author second. Additionally, he's added the following labels: painter, bookmaker, collage creator, performance artist, and sculptor. 

Many first experienced Jeffers through his illustrations of the book The Day the Crayons Quit. I've been an admirer for quite a while.  Yes, I love his illustrations, but it's his slightly off kilter approach to his stories that I'm drawn to. His approach to storytelling takes you by surprise. It's refreshing, humorous, and slightly odd at times.

Themes 
  • Perseverance
  • Explore Possibilities
  • Believe in Yourself
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Awards & Accolades for Oliver Jeffers
  • E.B. White Read Aloud Award
  • Irish Book of the Year Award
  • Parents’ Choice Gold Medal Award
  • CBI Book of the Year Award
  • Children's Choice Award
  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award

Teachable Moments
This book 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 
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Inference
  • Order of Events /Plot
  • Problems &  (multiple) Solutions 
  • Use of ellipses​
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Beyond the Book Resources

Each $3.99 Download Includes the Following:
  • 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​​
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. 
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Stuck 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 Stuck.
  • There are no batteries.
  • They encourage imaginative play.
  • They make it easy to re-enact the story.
  • ​They take the learning another step forward.
Please note that these are affiliate links.
If you purchase anything through my  links, you won't pay a penny more, but I'll make a small commission which helps me keep the lights on.  
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Treetop Wall Game
​$39.98
Indoor Build-a-Treehouse
$179.00
Balancing Tree
Plan Toys - Award Winner
$15.00
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Nut Nut Squirrel  
Award Winning Card Game 
​$11.98
"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald