Enemy Pie
By Derek Munson · Read by Camryn Manheim
- Illustrated by
- Tara Calahan King
- Published by
- Chronicle Books
- Official grade range
- 1st–3rd
- Official run time
- 10:00
ReadAloudKit teaching snapshot
What you can teach with this story
A boy expects a new neighbor to remain his enemy, but a day spent together makes him reconsider his first impression.
Why it fits
The story supports concrete discussion of friendship, first impressions, and how a character’s thinking changes.
Teaching focus
Changing first impressions and building friendship through shared experiences.
Before watching, ask
“What can make a first impression change after two people spend time together?”
Build a connected week
These books share a grade fit, theme, or reading skill with this title.
Ready-to-teach lesson
Session 1: Facts, Assumptions, and First Impressions
- Students distinguish a story fact from a character’s assumption.
- Students explain an initial opinion using one story detail.
20 / 30 / 45 min
Three pacing versions
2 pauses + 3 questions
Comprehension, inference, connection
1-page printable
Support / Core / Extend included
Official facts verified 2026-09-21 against the Storyline Online book page. Summary, grade fit, themes, and teaching focus are independent ReadAloudKit editorial guidance.