Can a collapsing pillow fort turn into the greatest adventure ever? Only if Sofia and Mark learn to work together - as one unstoppable team! The Pillow Fort Emergency , part of the Growing Up with Sofia & Mark series, is a laugh-out-loud friendship adventure that helps kids learn teamwork, handle big emotions, and solve problems. Perfect for ages 3-7. When Sofia and Mark decide to build the “biggest, best, most epic pillow fort ever,” things quickly turn from silly to chaotic. A collapsing roof, glitter explosions, and a gummy-bear mishap force these two best friends to figure out how to rebuild together. This warm, funny read-aloud transforms an ordinary playtime moment into a meaningful lesson about friendship, cooperation, and emotional resilience. It is ideal for both family storytime and classrooms that focus on social-emotional learning. Why Parents Love This Book Shows children how to resolve disagreements in calm, kind, and playful ways - Supports early social-emotional learning with real examples of teamwork - Celebrates imagination and creative indoor play - Makes a perfect cozy bedtime read that strengthens the parent-child connection - Written in an engaging voice that makes reading together enjoyable Why Teachers and Educators Recommend It Strong SEL themes, including cooperation, communication, problem-solving, and managing big feelings - Offers natural discussion starters about sharing, friendship, and working together - Excellent for classroom read-alouds, circle time, and small-group activities - Helps students practice empathy and perspective-taking - Well suited for pre-K, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms Why Kids Enjoy It Funny situations and playful pillow-fort chaos - A memorable mouse character, General Crumbs, who adds humor to the story - Relatable moments about sharing, making mistakes, and rebuilding - Colorful and expressive illustrations that invite exploration - A satisfying and uplifting ending What This Book Helps Children Learn How to work together as a team - How to handle frustration and repair emotions after conflict - How imagination and creativity can solve problems - How to communicate with friends during disagreements - How cooperation makes playtime more enjoyable Perfect For Children ages 3-7 - Preschool and kindergarten classrooms - SEL curriculum and social-skills lessons - Bedtime stories and cozy family reading - Parents looking for stories about friendship, teamwork, and emotional growth The Pillow Fort Emergency is a delightful and meaningful picture book filled with humor, heart, and imaginative fun. Whether read at home or in the classroom, it helps children see that the best adventures happen when we work together.