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Don't Kill Santa!: Christmas Stories

Renowned storyteller Donald Davis shares a humorous collection of nostalgic anecdotes about growing up in rural Appalachia during the holidays.

3rd - 7th

The Snowman's Holiday

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Meimo Siwaporn

A delightful story about two brothers who make a snowman friend and find a creative way to share the magic with their cousins in warm, sunny Australia!

2nd - 3rd

Her Mother's Daughter

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Aleksandra Szmidt

Kiki learns from her mom and makes the world a better place!

You can read this book for free on RIF’s...

2nd - 3rd

Stan and the Dragon

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Leire Marlin

In this Romanian tale, a busy dad attempts to outwit two dragons and win their gold.

2nd - 3rd

Alma and the Sea

Written by Jaime Gamboa and Illustrated by Roger Ycaza

This story is a cultural representative not only for Hondurans but for anyone in the Caribbean sea...

1st - 3rd

Cook Me a Story: A treasury of stories and recipes inspired by classic fairy tales

Written by Bryan Kozlowski

Welcome to the enchanted world of Cook Me a Story, where the most beloved fairy tales are retold...

K - 6th

Calling the Doves/El canto de las palomas (English & Spanish Edition)

Written by Juan Herrera and Illustrated by Elly Simmons

The poet Juan Felipe Herrera’s bilingual memoir paints a vivid picture of his migrant farmworker...

1st - 4th

Grandma's Gift

Written and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez

This prequel to Eric Velasquez's biographical picture book Grandma's Records is the story of a...

2nd - 5th

The Arabian Nights

Written by Wafa' Tarnowska and Illustrated by Carole Henaff

From Lebanese writer Wafa' Tarnowska and Spanish artist Carole Hénaff, this magnificent new edition...

3rd - 6th

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

Written and Illustrated by Jeff Kinney

During the summer break, the Heffley family decides to go on a road trip, but from the beginning...

3rd - 7th

Adam of the Road

Written by Elizabeth Janet Gray and Illustrated by Robert Lawson

Adam, aged 11, loves to travel with his father, a wandering minstrel, and his dog, Nick. They travel...

3rd - 7th

Ginger Pye

Written by Eleanor Estes

The Pye family wouldn't be complete without Ginger, the dog Jerry Pye bought for a dollar. Ginger is...

2nd - 5th

A Gathering of Days: A New England Girl's Journal, 1830-1832

Written by Joan W. Blos

A novel about New England between 1830 and 1832, written in the form of a journal by a girl named...

3rd - 7th

Dear Mr. Henshaw

Written by Beverly Cleary and Illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

Sixth grader Leigh Botts is struggling. His parents just got divorced, and he and his mom move to a...

3rd - 7th

Missing May

Written by Cynthia Rylant

Summer is very sad following the sudden death of her beloved Aunt May. When Uncle Orb claims that...

3rd - 7th

Old Yeller

Written by Fred Gipson

Set in the late 1860s in Texas, the story is about Travis and his best friend, his dog, Old Yeller...

3rd - 7th

The Worst Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Written by Barbara Robinson

The story of the wild Herdman siblings, who are usually up to no good. When they go to the Christmas...

3rd - 7th

Wood-Hoopoe Willie

Written by Virginia Kroll and Illustrated by Katherine Roundtree

Willie's grandfather encourages him to pursue his love of music (especially drumming) and his...

Pre-K - 3rd

Little House in the Big Woods

Written by Laura Ingalls Wilder and Illustrated by Garth Williams

The first in a series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder about pioneer life. The family of Ma, Pa...

3rd - 7th

Bud, Not Buddy

Written by Christopher Paul Curtis

The story of 10-year-old Bud, fom Flint, Michigan, who struggles to find his place in the world...

3rd - 7th

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Written and Illustrated by Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley is a typical middle schooler who happens to keep a journal about his life. This first book introduces the reader to Greg and his best friend, Rowley and his middle school woes.

3rd - 8th