Description
If you are looking for a picture book companion that covers the concepts of friendship, empathy, and the courage to lead by example, you can stop HERE! This Penny Pangolin and the Baboon Bully resource has a WEEK’S worth of material. This resource is perfect for all elementary school classrooms!
With over 24 pages and 11 activities to implement with classroom activities or centers/stations, you are SET! It also comes in both digital and printable versions.
This resource can be used for:
Read Aloud Time
SEL Block
Morning Meetings
Whole-Class Discussions
Counselor Lessons
Sub-Plans
And MORE!
Penny Pangolin and the Baboon Bully resource includes:
What’s included in this resource page
Predicting
Theme/Message
Summarizing
Story Concepts- characters, setting, problem, solution
Reading Comprehension questions with answers
Vocabulary Find
Context Clues
Kindness Lesson
Text Connections
Feelings
Critter Match-up
Summary of book:
An empowering tale that teaches young readers about standing up to bullies with kindness and courage. Penny Pangolin and the Baboon Bully is a thoughtful and uplifting story about standing up for yourself,
showing kindness, and learning that even bullies can change—perfect for fans of The Berenstain Bears and Little Critter.
When a new student, Bobo Baboon, joins Penny’s school from Africa, she’s eager to welcome him—until he starts teasing her and her friends. From name-calling to ruining games, Bobo seems set on making trouble. Penny tries everything: speaking up, getting help, even inviting Bobo to play. But nothing works—until she sees Bobo getting picked on himself. With her parents’ help, Penny learns that true strength isn’t about getting even—it’s about showing kindness, even when it’s hard—and becoming the kind of friend others might one day become, too.
Aimed at kids ages 3-8, this engaging story also introduces young readers to unique and endangered animals like pangolins and baboons. A fun bonus section at the end includes real-life pangolin facts and a “spot the species” challenge to find hidden animals throughout the book.
Kids ages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 will discover a gentle, empowering read about friendship, empathy, and the courage to lead by example.
Other SEL resources are available on this website or in our TPT Store.
Growth Mindset:
The Girl Who Made a Million Mistakes– Growth Mindset, Perseverance, Self-Esteem
Kindness:
Snippets– Reveals the power of kindness and the beauty of being unique/ Math polygon incorporation as well.
Do Unto Otters– A story about manners and The Golden Rule.
The Power of Your Words:
Mr. Peabody’s Apples– A story about the “power of your words” and not spreading rumors or gossip
Friendship / Problem Solving
I’m Not Just a Scribble– Inclusiveness, Friendship, Belonging, Self-Worth
Enemy Pie– Friendship, Problem-Solving, Bullying, Judgement, Respect
Self-Control:
My Mouth is a Volcano– A story about learning to have self-control with your words and interrupting.
Being Your Best Self:
Choices / Feelings / Emotions:
My Magical Feelings-Discusses 12 different Feelings. It’s Okay to have feelings; our reaction to them counts!
This Book is Perfect– Mistakes are Okay, Embracing Imperfection
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