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The Dot: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.
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Amelia Bedelia and the Baby

Written by Peggy Parish and Illustrated by Lynn Sweat
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1981. Amelia Bedelia babysits Missy’s baby, leading to her usual series of misunderstandings and literal interpretations that bring laughter and heart.
K - 3rd
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Flight School

Written and Illustrated by Lita Judge

A persevering penguin is determined to fly in this adorably inspiring picture book from the creator...

Pre-K - 3rd

Dreamers: Guide for Families (Español)

Dreamers printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects...

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The Lonely Penguin's Blog

Written by Alan Trussell-Cullen and Illustrated by Sophie Kittredge

Building off of the popularity of social media, the story of Palaki the penguin's blog posts relates...

1st - 5th

Rosa Parks (Little People, BIG DREAMS): Teacher's Guide

Use this Teacher's Guide created by Quarto before, during, and after reading.

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Rosa Parks (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Marta Antelo

Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she learned to stand up for herself at an early age. Rosa went...

K - 3rd

Going Places: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Going Places printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects using materials found at home.

Going Places: Guide for Families (Español)

Going Places printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects using materials found at home.

Going Places: Guide for Families

Going Places printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects using materials found at home.

Going Places: Guide for Educators

Going Places printable Guide for Educators provides suggestions for activating student thinking before, during, and after reading.
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Freestyle

Written by Gale Galligan
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Cory's dance crew is counting on him for one last big competition before everyone heads off to different high schools, but everything starts falling apart when strict parents, failing grades, and a surprising new friendship pull him in every direction.
3rd - 7th

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?: Guide for Families

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas...

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?: Guide for Families (Español)

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas...

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas...

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?: Guide for Educators

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? printable Guide for Educators provides suggestions for activating...

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Dreamers

Written by Yuyi Morales

We are resilience. We are hope. We are dreamers.

Yuyi Morales brought her hopes, her passion, her...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Black Brother, Black Brother

Written by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Sometimes, 12-year-old Donte wishes he were invisible. As one of the few black boys at Middlefield...
3rd - 7th
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New Shoes

Written by Susan Meyer and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez
Ella Mae is used to wearing her cousin's hand-me-down shoes—but when her latest pair is already too...
1st - 4th
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Abigail Adams: Pirate of the Caribbean (Time Twisters)

Written by Steve Sheinkin and Illustrated by Neil Swaab
Abraham Lincoln may have returned to history books, but other historical figures saw what he did―and...
2nd - 5th
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Shawn Loves Sharks

Written by Curtis Manley and Illustrated by Tracy Subisak
Sawn loves sharks. He loves their dark, blank eyes. He loves their big mouths full of sharp teeth...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Going Places

Written by Paul A. Reynolds & Peter H. Reynolds and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. When everyone else races to build their go-kart the same way, Maya stops, thinks, and creates something nobody has ever seen before!
Pre-K - 3rd
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Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad

Written by Ellen Levine and Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
In a Newbery-winning rendition of a true tale, a desperate slave asks a white abolitionist to pack...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Whatever After: Fairest of All

Written by Sarah Mlynowski
Mirror, mirror, on the basement wall . . .

Once upon a time my brother and I were normal kids. The...

3rd - 7th

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