It's really that simple...
 *  One Great Story
 *  Multiple Readings
 *  Fun & Educational Follow-up Activities

Beyond the Book

Each Beyond the Book Download Includes:
  • Getting Started - an introduction and information on how to use your bundle
  • Comprehension Questions  -  A list of  questions that tap into different levels of understanding and foster conversation about the story
  • ​Vocabulary Flashcards - Along with the flashcards, you'll also receive ideas for putting the cards to use in many different ways.
  • Writing Activity - An image and story prompt based on the theme of the story
  • Story Elements Page - Understanding what makes a story a story is an important skill. 
  • Cooking ideas related to the story
  • Art ideas related to the story
  • Links to  Great Games, Movies, videos and toys
  • Information on the Research behind ReaditAgain​
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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Click HERE to view what's included with each download  purchased.
Please note that you are purchasing the resources only.
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How to "Read it Again" 

 1. The first time you read the book, try to read it all the way through without stopping.

2. After reading, go back into the story and ask your child to tell you what the story was about or ask your child to explain what's happening within the illustrations.

3. Over the course of the next week, find time to read the book two to three more times. It's okay to read the book multiple times a day... we actually encourage it! After each subsequent reading, ask comprehension questions

4. Consider taking your child's learning to the next level by purchasing the our Beyond the Book Resources. Each download ($2.99) includes multiple educational learning activities created specifically for this book.
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​5. It’s within this layering of reading and follow-up activities that the real magic starts to happen.

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​

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.
Treetop Wall Game
​$39.98
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Nut Nut Squirrel  
Award Winning Card Game 
​$11.98
Balancing Tree
Plan Toys - Award Winner
$15.00
Indoor Build-a-Treehouse
$179.00
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"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald