Edward Tulane is a china rabbit that belongs to a young girl named Abilene in the 1930s. Abilene loves Edward deeply, but Edward is vain and doesn't know how to love. When Abilene's family takes a trip on the RMS Queen Mary, Edward falls overboard, and his "miraculous journey" begins. Over the course of many years, Edward belongs to a variety of unforgettable characters, and ultimately learns that loving and being loved is what makes life worth living. 

Abajo hay algunos pasajes que hemos seleccionado para complementar este libro. Asegúrese de leer los resúmenes de los pasajes y nuestras sugerencias para uso instructivo.

3° Grado Cuento 670L

A Fish Named Dog

Christyne Morrell 2020
Resumen del pasaje:

In "A Fish Named Dog," a young child who wants a pet dog learns an important lesson from a little fish.

Cuándo y cómo vincularlos:

Read this text after chapter 10 to have students analyze character change. In this chapter, Nellie and Lawrence’s cruel daughter Lolly throws Edward in the garbage. Have students discuss how Edward felt when he first arrived at Nellie and Lawrence’s home and how the narrator in “A Fish Named Dog” feels when he first gets his new pet. Then, have students share how Edward and the narrator’s feelings changed. Ask, “How does Edward feel when he is taken from Nellie and Lawrence? How is it similar to how the narrator feels about his fish at the end of the story?” Students may share ideas about the importance of appreciating what you have. 

3° Grado Poema 920L

Poppy's Jalopy

Caroline Pignat 2008
Resumen del pasaje:

In Caroline Pignat's "Poppy's Jalopy," a speaker describes the adventures in their grandfather's car with their Poppy.

Cuándo y cómo vincularlos:

Read this text after chapter 14 to have students discuss love and joy. In the last few chapters, Edward has spent time traveling with Bull. Have students discuss how Edward’s life with Bull is different from his life with Abilene. Then, have students discuss how the speaker in “Poppy’s Jalopy” describes the old car. Ask students to compare and contrast Edward’s feelings about living with Bull and the speaker’s feelings about driving in the jalopy. Ask, “How does Edward feel about his experiences with Bull? How is it similar to how the speaker of the poem feels about the jalopy trips they take with their grandfather?” Students may share that love is what makes these experiences joyful and meaningful. 

3° Grado Poema

Wallet Size

Nikki Grimes 1997
Resumen del pasaje:

In "Wallet Size," the speaker asks someone to carry a picture of them in their wallet.

Cuándo y cómo vincularlos:

Introduce the poem “Wallet Size” after Chapter 18, in order to provide background on the importance of love. Have students discuss Bryce's actions in Chapter 18 and make connections to the theme of “Wallet Size.” Ask students to analyze how Bryce and the speaker express their love? What are the similarities and differences?

3° Grado Fábula 710L

Johnny Chuck Finds the Best Thing in the World

Thornton W. Burgess 1913
Resumen del pasaje:

In Thornton W. Burgess' fable "Johnny Chuck Finds the Best Thing in the World," a narrator describes several animals' search for the best thing in the world.

Cuándo y cómo vincularlos:

Read this text after finishing The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane to have students think about what makes life meaningful. Have students consider Edward’s journey and the lessons he has learned about love, loss, and happiness from his various owners. Then, have students think about what the animals learn from Johnny Chuck about contentment. Ask, “How are the lessons Edward learns throughout the story similar to the lesson Johnny Chuck teaches the animals? What do these lessons reveal about the characters?” Students may share evidence that shows that choosing to be happy allows the characters to find meaning in their lives.