Rally to Read: Community Collection

Reading Is Fundamental has curated this collection of books to help children further explore the theme of Community. Encouraging children to read about community helps them have a sense of belonging for their neighborhood and the world. Use this collection to help your children continue their discovery about this topic in school and at home.

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Integrating Rally to Read 100 into Your Classroom

Here are some ways you can leverage Rally to Read in your classroom.

Maxine Gets A Job

Written by Alexandra Garyn and Bryan Reisberg and Illustrated by Susan Batori

Maxine needs a job. Well, maybe she doesn’t need a job, but she’d very much like one. Her talented...

Pre-K - 2nd

Built to Last

Written by Minh Lê and Illustrated by Dan Santat

Two kids build entire worlds out of blocks, cardboard, and imagination. From boats attacked by a sea...

Pre-K - 2nd

The Dog Walker

Written by Janet Reed and Illustrated by Kay Widdowson
The dogs are going for a walk. Where will the dog walker take the dogs?
Pre-K - 1st
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Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau

Written by Jennifer Berne and Illustrated by Eric Puybaret
Once upon a time in France, a baby was born under the summer sun. His parents named him Jacques. As...
1st - 4th

Fly Guy Presents: Firefighters

Written and Illustrated by Tedd Arnold
Fly Guy and Buzz fly off on a field trip to the fire station, where they'll learn all about...
Pre-K - 2nd

The Paperboy

Written and Illustrated by Dav Pilkey
In the still before dawn, while the rest of the world is sleeping, a boy and his dog leave the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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What Does It Mean To Be An Entrepreneur?

Written by Rana DiOrio & Emma D. Dryden and Illustrated by Ken Min

Being an entrepreneur means…

Following your dream

Loving to learn and being curious

Taking risks

When...

Pre-K - 3rd

The World in My Neighborhood

Written by Dona Herweck Rice

What makes a neighborhood? How can people improve their neighborhoods? 

Students will answer these...

K - 2nd

Leaders in the Community

Written by Salima Alikhan

Mayors, coaches, and principals are just some of the essential community leaders students will learn...

1st - 3rd

All Through the Night: Important Jobs That Get Done at Night

Written by Polly Faber and Illustrated by Harriet Hobday

The sky is getting dark. In the city, a little girl is eating her dinner, brushing her teeth, and...

Pre-K - 1st

Paletero Man/¡Qué Paletero tan Cool!

Written by Lucky Diaz and Illustrated by Micah Player

Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!

What’s the best way to...

Pre-K - 3rd

Rally to Read: Community Activity Packet 2023-24

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Community. There are resources for Educators...

Rally to Read: Community Book Activity

Use these pre- and post-reading activities to accompany the book, We'll Make Things Better Together...

We'll Make Things Better Together

Written by Ben Gundersheimer (MISTER G) and Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk

Working together can make everything we do—like playing music, gardening, and helping our neighbors...

Pre-K - 2nd

Every Night at Midnight

Written and Illustrated by Peter Cheong

A little lone werewolf prowls the nights on his own until he finds friendship in the most unexpected...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Common Ground: The Water, Earth, and Air We Share

Written and Illustrated by Molly Bang

A simple story of our planet's natural resources with jewel-like paintings by Caldecott Honor author...

2nd - 5th

Little Critter: This Is My Town

Written and Illustrated by Mercer Mayer

Welcome to Critterville!

Little Critter® shares what he knows about his neighbors and the places to...

K - 2nd

It Takes A Village

Written and Illustrated by Jane Cowen-Fletcher

In a story based on the West African proverb, "It takes a whole village to raise a child," a young...

K - 3rd
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A Good Night Walk

Written by Elisha Cooper
As a child and parent walk down the block to the bay and turn to walk back home, evening falls upon the neighborhood.
Pre-K - 1st

Kindness Is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler

Written by Margery Cuyler and Illustrated by Sachiko Yoshikawa

She’s about to teach a new golden rule:
KINDNESS IS COOL!

Soon the entire class is doing so many...

K - 3rd

On My Block: Stories & Paintings by Fifteen Artists

Written by Dana Goldberg (Editor)

Fifteen fine artists portray, in words and pictures, the places and spaces most special to them.

Is...

2nd - 5th

Quinito's Neighborhood/El Vecindario de Quinito

Written by Ina Cumpiano and Illustrated by Jose Ramirez

Quinito’s neighborhood is made up of more than just buildings, streets, and shops — it’s made up of...

Pre-K - 3rd

Grandma and Me at the Flea/Los Meros Meros Remateros (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Juan Herrera and Illustrated by Anita De Lucio-Brook

Every Sunday Juanito helps his grandmother sell old clothes beneath the rainbow-colored tents at the...

K - 3rd

Xochitl and the Flowers/Xóchitl, la Niña de las Flores (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Jorge Argueta and Illustrated by Carl Angel

Miles away from their home in El Salvador, Xochitl (SOH-cheel) and her family make a new home in the...

1st - 4th

Rally to Read: Community Activity Packet 2022-23

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Community. There are resources for Educators...

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The Hula-Hoopin' Queen

Written by Thelma Lynne Godin and Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
A spunky African American girl has a hula-hooping competition with her friends in Harlem, and soon...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Rooftop Garden

Written by Danna Smith and Illustrated by Pati Aguilera

A group of city friends work diligently together to grow herbs and vegetables in a rooftop garden...

Pre-K - 2nd
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All Are Neighbors

Written by Alexandra Penfold and Illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman

Let’s go walking down our street. Friends and neighbors here to greet. There are oh so many folks to...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Last Stop on Market Street

Written by Matt de la Peña and Illustrated by Christian Robinson
This 2016 Caldecott and Newbery medal winner tells the story of CJ and his grandma riding across...
Pre-K - K
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Little Critter: Just Critters Who Care

Written and Illustrated by Mercer Mayer
When Little Critter® finds out one of his neighbors is in need, he and his friends rally together...
K - 2nd
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Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street

Written by Roni Schotter and Illustrated by Kyrsten Brooker
Eva, a would-be writer, sits on her New York City stoop with her notebook, waiting for something to...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Say Hello!

Written and Illustrated by Rachel Isadora
Carmelita loves to greet everyone in her colorful neighborhood. There are people from so many...
Pre-K - 1st
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Blackout

Written and Illustrated by John Rocco
Using the blackout of 2003 as inspriation, the author follows a fictional family on a hot summer...
Pre-K - 1st
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Dump Truck Disco

Written by Skye Silver and Illustrated by Christiane Engel

Dump Truck Daisy and her construction vehicle crew are on a secret nighttime mission — build a...

Pre-K - 2nd

Rally to Read: Community Activity Packet 2021-22

A collection of resources aligned to the theme of Community. There are resources for educators...

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The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm

Written by LeVar Burton & Susan Schaefer Bernardo and Illustrated by Courtenay Fletcher
When little Mica Mouse is scared by thunder booming outside her cozy home, Papa Mouse reaches for...
K - 2nd
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City Dog, Country Frog

Written by Mo Willems and Illustrated by Jon J. Muth
City Dog encounters Frog on a visit to the country. Through each season, they build upon their new...
Pre-K - 1st
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Swimmy

Written and Illustrated by Leo Lionni
Swimmy, the only black fish in a school of red ones, is left alone after the others are eaten by a...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Kamala and Maya's Big Idea

Written by Meena Harris and Illustrated by Ana Ramirez Gonzalez
A beautiful, empowering picture book about two sisters who work with their community to effect...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Thank You, Omu!

Written by Oge Mora

Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Moses Goes To A Concert

Written and Illustrated by Isaac Millman
Moses and his friends are deaf, but they still have a lot to say. They enjoy activities with all...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred

Written by Samantha Vamos and Illustrated by Rafael Lopez
Animals help the farm maiden cook up a special recipe. While the pot simmers, the friends dance and...
K - 3rd
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The Patchwork Garden/Pedacitos de huerto (English and Spanish Edition)

Written by Diane de Ande and Illustrated by Oksana Kemarskaya

After finding her own patch of dirt to plant a garden, a young girl inspires her neighbors to follow...

K - 3rd
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Seeds of Change

Written by Jen Cullerton Johnson and Illustrated by Sonia Lynn Sadler
This is the story of Wangari Maathai, a naturalist who loved her country Kenya. After returning to...
2nd - 5th
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Lend a Hand: Poems About Giving

Written by John Frank and Illustrated by London Ladd

Giving up your seat on the bus, singing at a retirement home, or helping a neighbor, this beautiful...

1st - 4th

I Got the Rhythm

Written by Connie Schofield-Morrison and Illustrated by Frank Morrison
On a simple trip to the park, the joy of music overtakes a mother and daughter.
Pre-K - 1st

Rally to Read: Community Word Search Puzzles

Use these two (2) Word Search puzzles for the topic of Community.

Rally to Read: Community Criss Cross Puzzles

Use these two (2) Criss Cross puzzles for the topic of Community.

Rally to Read: Community Coloring Page

Use this Coloring Page for the topic of Community.

Rally to Read: Community Book Activity

Use these activities to accompany your reading of the book on the topic of Community: The Rhino Who...