Enemy Pie

"Enemy Pie" tells the heartwarming and humorous story of a young boy whose perfect summer is disrupted by the arrival of Jeremy Ross, the new neighborhood "enemy." His dad, with a twinkle in his eye, suggests a surefire way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. The catch? Part of the secret recipe involves spending an entire day playing with the enemy. This delightful narrative explores themes of kindness, empathy, and the surprising rewards of giving someone a chance. It's an excellent read-aloud for families and elementary school classrooms, ideal for children aged 4-11 who are learning about social dynamics, conflict resolution, and the true meaning of friendship.

A Reading Rainbow book for your child Recommend by experts for children who are reading independently and transitioning to longer books. Teach kindness, courtesy, respect, and friendship: It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became neighborhood enemy number one. Luckily Dad had a surefire way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. But part of the secret recipe is spending an entire day playing with the enemy! In this funny yet endearing story one little boy learns an effective recipe for turning a best enemy into a best friend. Accompanied by charming illustrations, Enemy Pie serves up a sweet lesson in the difficulties and ultimate rewards of making new friends. The perfect book for kids learning how to make friends or deal with conflict Ideal as a read aloud book for families or elementary schools Created by Derek Munson who has directly shared his children's stories with over 100,000 kids across the globe Fans of Last Stop on Market Street, Have You Filled a Bucket Today, and First Day Jitters will love this Reading Rainbow classic, Enemy Pie. Recommend by experts for children who are reading independently and transitioning to longer books and perfect for the following reading categories: Elementary School Chapter Books Family Read Aloud Books Books for Kids Ages 5-9 Children's Books for Grades 3-5