Books & Resources

Reading materials that support social and emotional learning, brought to you by Reading Is Fundamental.

Books & Resources

This set of resources has been specifically curated to build children’s social skills and relationships. Click on any resource to launch!

Don't Hug the Quokka!

That quokka may be cute, but does it want a hug? The quokka says “No!”

Don't Hug the Quokka!: Magination Press Story Time Read Aloud

Don't Hug the Quokka! read aloud by author Daniel Errico

Don't Hug the Quokka!: Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for using before, during and after reading

Don't Hug the Quokka!: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book

Don't Hug the Quokka!: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge

Tomatoes in My Lunchbox

This emotionally sweeping book artfully captures feelings of displacement and the joy that comes from forging new friendships

Tomatoes in My Lunchbox: Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for using before, during and after reading

Tomatoes in My Lunchbox: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book

Tomatoes in My Lunchbox: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge

Exploring Different Cultures Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on exploring different cultures for PK-2

Jenny Mei Is Sad

Jenny Mei still smiles a lot. She makes everyone laugh. And she still likes blue Popsicles the best. But, her friend knows that Jenny Mei is sad, and does her best to be there to support her

Jenny Mei is Sad: Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for using before, during and after reading

Jenny Mei is Sad: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book

Jenny Mei is Sad: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge

Friendship Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on friendship for PK-2

Mel Fell

Follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith

Mel Fell: Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for using before, during and after reading

Mel Fell: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book

Mel Fell: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge

Trying New Things Activity Guide for 3-5

This activity guide supports books on trying new things for grades 3-5

Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective

Hattie always finds the perfect tools to calm her friends’ bodies and minds. But when her own fears start to bubble up, can Hattie learn to overcome them herself?

Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective: Pre/Post Activities

Printable activities to use before and after reading

Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective: Vocabulary Guide

Printable guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book

Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective: Frayer Model

Printable graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge

Unique Characters Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on unique characters for PK-2

Enemy Pie

In this funny yet endearing story one little boy learns an effective recipe for turning a best enemy into a best friend

Enemy Pie: Guide for Educators

Printable guide for educators with suggestions for activating student thinking before, during and after reading

Enemy Pie: Extension Activities for Educators

Printable extension activities for educators, with interdisciplinary-themed project-based lessons

Enemy Pie: Guide for Families

Printable guide with hands-on activities and ideas for projects using materials found at home

Enemy Pie: Vocabulary Scaffold

Printable vocabulary guide to pique students’ interests, put words into context, and aid reading comprehension

Enemy Pie: Read Aloud by Camryn Manheim

Actress Camryn Manheim reads Enemy Pie by Derek Munson

Enemy Pie: Amazon Book Talk

Book Talk video to drive engagement with students for the book Enemy Pie by Derek Munson

Friendship Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on friendship for PK-2

Boy + Bot

A slight misunderstanding between two friends shows the difference between the needs of a boy and the needs of a robot

Boy + Bot: Guide for Educators

Printable guide for educators with suggestions for activating student thinking before, during and after reading

Boy + Bot: Extension Activities for Educators

Printable extension activities for educators, with interdisciplinary-themed project-based lessons

Boy + Bot: Guide for Families

Printable guide with hands-on activities and ideas for projects using materials found at home

Boy + Bot: Vocabulary Scaffold

Printable vocabulary guide to pique students’ interests, put words into context, and aid reading comprehension

A Bike Like Sergio's

Finders keepers, right? When Ruben picks up someone’s lost money, he finds out how hard it can be to do the right thing

A Bike Like Sergio's: Guide for Educators

Printable guide for educators with suggestions for activating student thinking before, during and after reading

A Bike Like Sergio's: Extension Activities for Educators

Printable extension activities for educators, with interdisciplinary-themed project-based lessons

A Bike Like Sergio's: Guide for Families

Printable guide with hands-on activities and ideas for projects using materials found at home

A Bike Like Sergio's: Guide for Families (en Español)

Printable guide with hands-on activities and ideas for projects using materials found at home (en Español)

A Bike Like Sergio's: Vocabulary Scaffold

Printable vocabulary guide to pique students’ interests, put words into context, and aid reading comprehension

Rabbit's Snow Dance

This fun and funny retelling of a traditional Iroquois fable follows Rabbit and his friends as he learns the importance of being patient, the seasons, and friendship

Rabbit's Snow Dance: Guide for Educators

Printable guide for educators with suggestions for activating student thinking before, during and after reading

Rabbit's Snow Dance: Extension Activities for Educators

Printable extension activities for educators, with interdisciplinary-themed project-based lessons

Rabbit's Snow Dance: Guide for Families

Printable guide with hands-on activities and ideas for projects using materials found at home

Rabbit's Snow Dance: Vocabulary Scaffold

Printable vocabulary guide to pique students’ interests, put words into context, and aid reading comprehension

Elephant and Piggie: My Friend Is Sad

Piggie is determined to cheer Elephant up by dressing as a cowboy, a clown, and even a robot! But what does it take to make a sad elephant happy?

My Friend is Sad: Amazon Book Talk

A Book Talk video to drive engagement with your students for the book My Friend is Sad

My Friend Is Sad: Word List

Printable decodable word list to support early readers

Friendship Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on friendship for PK-2