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Fortunately Paperback – Picture Book, March 31, 1993

by Remy Charlip (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 550 ratings
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Go on a wonderfully wild adventure with Ned as he takes on a journey full of mishaps in this book from celebrated dancer, choreographer, and beloved author and illustrator Remy Charlip.

Fortunately, Ned was invited to a surprise party.
Unfortunately, the party was a thousand miles away.
Fortunately, a friend loaned Ned an airplane.
Unfortunately, the motor exploded.
Fortunately, there was a parachute in the airplane.
Unfortunately, there was a hole in the parachute.
What else could go wrong as Ned tries to get to the party? Readers will cheer as Ned's luck turns from good to bad to good again, while clever illustrations tell the story of his wacky adventure and narrow escapes.
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD420L
  6. Dimensions
    7 x 0.2 x 10 inches
  7. Publisher
    Aladdin
  8. Publication date
    March 31, 1993
  9. ISBN-10
    0689716605
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0689716607
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Remy Charlip was an artist, writer, choreographer, theater designer, theater director, and teacher.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aladdin; Reprint edition (March 31, 1993)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0689716605
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0689716607
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD420L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.2 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 550 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
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When we learn about page-turns in kidlit creator "curriculum," there is one book that comes up without fail. This is that book."Fortunately" mimics the emotional rollercoaster of going into a big adventure--the inevitable setbacks and triumphs--but at a level the littlest littles can quickly grasp and appreciate."Fortunately, Ned was invited to a surprise party. (page turn)Unfortunately, the party was a thousand miles away. (page turn)Fortunately, a friend loaned Ned an airplane. (page turn)Unfortunately, the motor exploded. (page turn)Fortunately, there was a parachute in the airplane."It's a high-concept book that somehow conforms to all the standards of a picture book...while also setting them. No small feat! And...it's somehow also hilarious and, dare I say it, a little sweet? If you haven't read it yet, you really should.
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DC
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
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Good story for young and older children. can be read and discussed with younger children and used as a book for older children to mimic. Teaches concept of opposites and more.
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leah lowenstein
5.0 out of 5 stars All of Remy Charlip's books are magical
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
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Makes every child giggle
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Beverly Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Message
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023
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This book is hard to find because it is pretty old. The pictures are a little plain for todays standards but has such a great message, kids like the humorous ideas. It’s a great spring board book for student writing. I sent this to a friend who was recovering from a terrible accident with a suggestion of realizing all the fortunate events that came after each misfortune.
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WHITE TORNADO
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my childhood favorites.
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
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I had thought about this book off and on for years. Never knew the title from grade school. I did a search and found it. I’m so pleased I did.
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Emily E.
5.0 out of 5 stars The kids love it
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
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Hilarious book, the kids love it.
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Lara F. Hitchcock
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
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always a fave- we gift this all the time. My boys loved this book and it’s nice to pass it along to others.
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S. Miller
4.0 out of 5 stars Love this book, not necessarily the format.
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023
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Love this story but the board book is SO big and chunky. The version I've borrowed from the library is much better suited for reading to a group of kids. Oh well.
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Mima poppy
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny book
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023
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Loved this book as a kid so I’m sharing with my child now.
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Sara Cazzaniga
5.0 out of 5 stars Adatto a bambini delle elementari
Reviewed in Italy on May 25, 2021
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Libro molto carino per i primi anni delle elementari
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ST
1.0 out of 5 stars "fortunately" on every page
Reviewed in France on February 13, 2019
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cute little book but there is no story. just to be admired by adults. not for kids.
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Katherine
5.0 out of 5 stars Fortunately / Unfortunately is one of my favourite creative writing ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2017
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Fortunately / Unfortunately is one of my favourite creative writing games and this book provides really good scaffolding for it. Very easy to understand and children catch on very quickly and are able to extend the ideas.
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Giulia Carotenuto
4.0 out of 5 stars Bello!
Reviewed in Italy on December 9, 2019
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Ai miei bimbi di 5 anni è piaciuto molto!
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5.0 out of 5 stars looks new and my granddaughter is delighted with it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2018
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Book arrived promptly, looks new and my granddaughter is delighted with it.
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