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Jonathan and the Big Blue Boat
Last updated Monday, February 4, 2019
Author: Philip Stead
Date of Publication:
ISBN: 1596435623
Grade Level: Kindergarten (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Jan. 2019
Synopsis:
When Jonathan loses his best friend, a stuffed bear named Frederick, he sets sail on the Big Blue Boat to find him. Along the way he assembles a ragtag crew, including a mountain goat, a lonely circus elephant, and even a friendly whale. Adventure and intrigue (and pirates!) follow.
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This book will definitely be worth doing a picture walk through.
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| Discussion topics for before reading: |
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What animals do you see?
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What is special about being on a boat?
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Have you been on a boat? Did you like it?
Vocabulary
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Marooned – trapped on an island or other inaccessible place
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“Anchors aweigh” – aweigh – raising the anchor clear of the sea or riverbed. Analogous to releasing the parking brake on a car.
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What/who is Frederick? Who is Jonathan? (Answer, the stuffed bear, the boy)
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
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the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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