Why I Love This Book

Aaron Blabey is one of those rare finds; he's an author/illustrator. This means that he totally controls the message he's putting out there. What he's done is magical. This story is hilarious, while at the same time delivers a powerful message... be happy with what you have  and recognize how truly great your life is already.
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Themes 
  • Love Yourself 
  • Kindness
  • Friendship

Awards & Accolades for Aaron Blabey
  • ALA Notable Book 
  • ​School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
  • ​Horn Book Fanfare Honor List

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...)
  • Rhyme Structure
  • Rich Vocabulary 
  • Inference
  • Problem/Solution
  • Relationship of Illustrations to the Story
  • Creative thinking
  • Name Recognition​
  • Character Change over Time
  • Order of Events /Plot
  • Repetition " The Fame, The Fame, The Fame"​
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​download purchased.
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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. 
Subscribers receive 2 new titles in their inbox each month
​ at a 20% discount off single purchases!

Thelma 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.
Why I Love These Specific Playthings:
  • Each item has a direct connection to Thelma the Unicorn.
  • 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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Ride-On Unicorn
​$289.00

Good Manners
Conversation Cards
eeboo (a ReaditAgain favorite company)
$13.99
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PeekaBoo Unicorn Purse w/
Stuffed Animal
$13.80
Unicorn Fidget Toy
$7.99
"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald