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Scrap Metal Swan

Written by Joanne Linden and Illustrated by Estrellita Caracol
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. Community members clean up a littered riverfront while an artist and her child collect found materials. Together, they transform the discarded items into beautiful art, inspiring young creators.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Bluey: What Games Should We Play?

Written by Tallulah May
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Get ready for adventure! Join Bluey, Bingo, and the rest of the Heeler family as they turn everyday moments into hilarious games like Keepy Uppy and Magic Asparagus.
Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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The Compass of Life book cover

The Compass of Life

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Manuel Mal
Little Albert gets a cool gift – where do you think it will lead him?
2nd - 3rd
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A Kind of Magic book cover

A Kind of Magic

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Carol D’Avila
Farrokh was a shy and quiet boy – but then he discovered the power of music!
2nd - 3rd
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Ogre Bully

The Ogre Bully

Written and Illustrated by Aaron B. Hoffmire
In this engaging Swedish folktale, a hardworking farmer and his wife must use their wits to save their land from a greedy, mean-spirited ogre.
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Spooktacular Party!

A Spooktacular Party!

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Nurdan Fenerci
Edgar is worried when his weird new neighbors invite him over for a Halloween celebration!
Pre-K - 1st
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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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Where's Spot

Written and Illustrated by Eric Hill
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1980. A playful lift-the-flap book following a puppy named Spot as his mother searches the house to find him.
Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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Freddie Mercury (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Ruby Taylor

Born on the tiny island on Zanzibar off the coast of modern-day Tanzania, young Farrokh dreamt of...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Martin Luther King, Jr. (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Mai Ly Degnan

Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher...

Pre-K - 2nd
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I Love My Hair!

Written by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley and Illustrated by E. B. Lewis

In this imaginative, evocative story, a girl named Keyana discovers the beauty and magic of her...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Helpers in Your Neighborhood (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Shira Evans

Young readers learn about the importance of cooperation and the people who lead the way in our...

Pre-K - K
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Bearplane!

Written by Deborah Underwood and Illustrated by Sam Wedelich

Here’s the shuttle—climb inside.
Time for your first bearplane ride!

Follow a bear cub, their grownup...

Pre-K - K
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Two Little Trains

Written by Margaret Wise Brown and Illustrated by Greg Pizzoli

Two little trains went down the track,

Two little trains went West.

PUFF PUFF PUFF

CHUG CHUG CHUG

Tw...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Raindrops to Rainbow

Written by John Micklos, Jr. and Illustrated by Charlene Chua

Raindrops are falling outside, but there's still a world of color to experience! Delightful rhymes...

Pre-K - 1st
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Mae Among the Stars

Written by Roda Ahmed and Illustrated by Stasia Burrington

When Little Mae was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space. She imagined herself surrounded by...

Pre-K - 3rd
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What's the Weather?

Written and Illustrated by Shelley Rotner

Photos of puffy clouds, dramatic storms, and rainbows alternate with buoyant portraits of a diverse...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Dinner on Domingos

Written by Alexandra Katona and Illustrated by Claudia Navarro

Warm memories wash over a first-generation Latinx American girl as she experiences a typical Sunday...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Families

Written by Shelley Rotner & Sheila M. Kelly and Illustrated by Shelley Rotner

Some families have one parent, and some have two; some have aunts and uncles and grandparents living...

Pre-K - 1st
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Gentle Hands and other Sing-Along Songs for Social-Emotional Learning

Written by Amadee Ricketts and Illustrated by Ashley Barron

La, la, la! Shake up your story time with these twelve sing-along songs based on classic tunes kids...

Pre-K - K
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Me and My Amazing Body

Written by Joan Sweeney and Illustrated by Ed Miller

What is under your skin? Why do you have bones? What do your muscles do? Where does the food that...

Pre-K - 2nd
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I Love My Body Because

Written by Shelly Anand & Nomi Ellenson and Illustrated by Erika Rodriguez Medina

Everybody has a body and every body is good. Your body takes you where you want to go. Your body is...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Good Night Little Bookstore

Written by Amy Cherrix and Illustrated by E. B. Goodale

Join the Little Bookstore’s friendly staff as they draw the curtain on another busy day of browsing...

Pre-K - K
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Taxi, Go!

Written by Patricia Toht and Illustrated by Maria Karipidou

Today will be a busy day for Taxi! There are plenty of passengers to pick up, and they all need a...

Pre-K - K

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