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A Sky That Sings

Written by Anita Sanchez and George Steele and Illustrated by Emily Mendoza
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Mia, a blind girl, guides her aunt on a bird-listening adventure, identifying birds by their unique songs and calls.
K - 5th
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Welcome to Our Playground

Written by Moira Butterfield and Illustrated by Harriet Lynas
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. This engaging book explores how children around the world play, from games and toys to the places they gather and the words they use. It celebrates the many ways kids have fun across cultures, from playgrounds and fields to beaches and beyond.
2nd - 5th
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Covered in Adventures

Written by Gillian Hibbs
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Created by debut author-illustrator Gillian, this picture book is inspired by her imaginative time drawing and experimenting in the basement of her dad’s bicycle shop.
Infant and Toddler - 2nd

The Compass of Life: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, The Compass of Life, with your child.

The Compass of Life: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Compass of Life.

The Compass of Life: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, The Compass of Life.

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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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Yoga Tots: Brave Bear

Written by Tessa Strickland and Illustrated by Estelí Meza
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Young children follow simple, step-by-step instructions to pretend they are a bear while moving through playful yoga poses.
Infant and Toddler - Pre-K

The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dan Pilkey.
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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

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Engineer Someday: Memory Match

After reading Engineer Someday by Jay Flores, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build...

Engineer Someday: Word Search

After reading Engineer Someday by Jay Flores, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle...

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes.

Guess How Much I Love You: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

Guess How Much I Love You: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Guess How Much I Love You: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney.

Guess How Much I Love You: Word Search

After reading Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning.

Chrysanthemum: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

Chrysanthemum: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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