Kiwanis International Convention Collection

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Welcome to Our Playground

Written by Moira Butterfield and Illustrated by Harriet Lynas

RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. What do kids just like you play all around the world? From basketball and board games to clapping games and climbing frames, children everywhere love to have fun in so many amazing ways!

2nd - 5th

Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny

Written by Emily Ann Davison and Illustrated by Deborah Allwright

RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever felt so wiggly and giggly that you just could not sit still? When little Yo-Yo gets lost in the forest, she discovers that the yoga shapes Grandpa taught her might be just the thing to help her find her way home!

Pre-K - 3rd

A Sky That Sings

Written by Anita Sanchez and George Steele and Illustrated by Emily Mendoza

RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever tried to find a bird just by listening to its song? Mia is blind, and she does not need her eyes to go on the most amazing bird adventure in the park with her tía!

K - 5th

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 Bread Pet: A Sour Dough Story

Written by Kate DePalma and Illustrated by Nelleke Verhoeff

RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. When Uncle JB leaves his mysterious Bread Pet in Cora's care, she has no idea it's about to take over the whole house! Can she use her creativity and quick thinking to save the day before things get out of hand?

Pre-K - 3rd

Lucy's Engineering Adventure

Written by Danielle Passaglia and Illustrated by Gabriella Vagnoli

RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. Lucy gets to do something most kids only dream about: go to work with her dad and explore a real building from top to bottom!

Pre-K - 3rd

The Honeybee Man

Written by Lela Nargi and Illustrated by Krysten Brooker

RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. In the morning, Fred greets his dog and his cat, then travels to the top of his brownstone in Brooklyn to greet the honeybee hives he keeps on the roof.

Pre-K - 3rd

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

Lola's Fandango

Written by Anna Witte and Illustrated by Micha Archer

RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Little Lola has always felt invisible next to her big sister, but she is hiding the most beautiful secret, a fiery flamenco dance that is all her own!

K - 3rd

The Dot

Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Vashti stares at a blank piece of paper and thinks she can't make anything beautiful. What if one tiny dot could change everything? You won't believe where it takes her!

K - 5th

The Organic Artist for Kids: A DIY Guide to Making Your Own Eco-Friendly Art Supplies from Nature

Written by Nick Neddo

RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Did you know you can make your own paint from rocks and ink from plants? In this book, you'll head outside and turn nature into your very own art supply kit. What amazing thing will you create first?

Pre-K - 7th

The Book of Mistakes

Written and Illustrated by Corinna Luyken

RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Uh oh, something went wrong with the painting! But this artist has a secret: mistakes can turn into something amazing. Can you guess what she makes out of her smudges and messy marks?

Pre-K - 3rd

Sky Explorer: A Young Adventurer's Guide to the Sky by Day and Night (Out and About)

Written by Elizabeth Jenner and Illustrated by Anja Sušanj

RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever wondered why the sky changes colors or what makes lightning flash? This guide takes you on an adventure through clouds, stars, rainbows, and planets, both day and night.

2nd - 5th

Sportopedia: Explore more than 50 sports from around the world

Written by Adam Skinner and Illustrated by Mark Long

RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Did you know there are sports out there you have probably never even heard of? This book takes you on a tour of almost every sport in the world, from soccer and gymnastics to wild ones like kabaddi and boccia. Which sport will become your new favorite?

2nd - 6th

50 Adventures in the 50 States

Written by Kate Siber and Illustrated by Lydia Hill

RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever wanted to surf in Hawaii, explore caves in Kentucky, or race across sand dunes in Colorado? This book takes you on an outdoor adventure in every single state across the country! Which one will you add to your bucket list first?

1st - 6th

Kids' Field Guide to Birds

Written by Daisy Yuhas

RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever wondered why some birds can soar for hours without flapping their wings, or how a tiny hummingbird drinks from a flower? Kids' Field Guide to Birds takes you on an adventure through the incredible world of birds, from busy city streets to quiet forests and everything in between.

3rd - 7th

Emmy In The Key Of Code

Written by Aimee Lucido

RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. Have you ever felt like you just don't fit in somewhere new? In this story, twelve-year-old Emmy moves to a new city and school, where she feels totally lost, until a coding class leads her to something unexpected.

4th - 7th

Maya and the Robot

Written by Eve L. Ewing and Illustrated by Christine Almeda

RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. What would you do if the perfect science fair project suddenly came to life? In this illustrated novel, a lonely fifth grader named Maya discovers a forgotten homemade robot just when she needs a friend the most. With her best friends in a different class for the first time, Maya is on her own, and this unexpected robot companion might change everything. Could a robot be exactly the friend she never knew she needed?

3rd - 7th

The Soda Bottle School: A True Story of Recycling, Teamwork, and One Crazy Idea

Written by Seno Laura Kutner and Suzanne Slade and Illustrated by Aileen Darragh

RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. In a small Guatemalan village, a school is running out of room and out of money, leaving students crammed two grades to a classroom. But when the villagers come up with a wild idea using something most people would throw away, everything changes.

3rd - 7th

Maker Lab: Outdoors

Written by Jack Challoner

RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. Did you know you can build a rocket using just air and water, or blow a bubble big enough to stand inside? Maker Lab: Outdoors turns your backyard into a science laboratory, with 25 hands-on experiments that reveal the fascinating science hiding all around you.

3rd - 7th

This Book Will Make You An Artist

Written by Ruth Millington and Illustrated by Ellen Surrey

RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. What if you could paint like Monet, create street art like a graffiti legend, or sculpt something totally your own, all from home? This hands-on art book takes you on a journey through some of the most amazing artwork ever created, from ancient cave paintings to modern masterpieces..

2nd - 5th

Amelia Bedelia Dances Off

Written by Herman Parish and Illustrated by Lynne Avril

RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Amelia Bedelia is convinced that dance class is going to be the most boring thing ever, especially when she hears the words "ballet" and "leotard."

2nd - 5th

Sky Color

Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Marisol has a big problem: she needs to paint a sky for her school mural, but there is no blue paint anywhere to be found. As she gazes out bus windows and watches the sky change from day to night, she starts to wonder if the sky really needs to be blue at all.

K - 4th

Explosion at the Poem Factory

Written by Kyle Lukoff and Illustrated by Mark Hoffmann

RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. What would happen if poems were made on an assembly line, just like toys or canned soup? When piano teacher Kilmer Watts loses his job and ends up working in a poem factory, he discovers that making real poetry is a lot more complicated than pulling levers and pushing buttons.

1st - 4th

Well-Being Booklist

Brought to you in partnership with NAMI and Macy’s, this suggested book list sparks meaningful...

The Day the Crayons Quit

Written by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2013. Duncan has a serious problem—his crayons have quit! Read each of the letters from the individual crayons to find out why all Duncan’s colors have run away. Do you think they will come home?

Pre-K - 2nd

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings

Written by Britney Winn Lee and Illustrated by Jacob Souva

The Boy with Big, Big Feelings is relatable for any child – especially for a child experiencing...

Pre-K - 2nd

Wemberly Worried

Written by Kevin Henkes

Wemberly worries about everything—especially about making friends. As the first day of school...

Pre-K - 1st

Even Superheroes Have Bad Days

Written by Shelly Becker and Illustrated by Eda Kaban

All kids have trouble getting a grip on their emotions, sometimes—even young superheroes! But what...

K - 4th

A Spark in the Dark

Written and Illustrated by Pam Fong

Whether you are mad, sad, scared, or lost in the dark, there’s always hope—a spark of light to lead...

Pre-K - 3rd

Elephant and Piggie: My Friend Is Sad

Written by Mo Willems

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that...

Pre-K - 3rd

BIG

Written and Illustrated by Vashti Harrison

This deeply moving story shares valuable lessons about fitting in, standing out, and the beauty of...

Pre-K - 4th

Mel Fell

Written and Illustrated by Corey R. Tabor

An innovative and charming tale about a plucky little bird. Readers will delight in turning their...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Most Magnificent Thing

Written and Illustrated by Ashley Spires

This book follows a young girl and her best friend as she attempts to create the most magnificent thing. Join her as she finds out that creating something magnificent means making mistakes along the way.

Pre-K - 2nd