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?

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?

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?

Children learn that Jewish families all over the world celebrate Passover in their own special ways...

Have you ever played the game “Telephone,” where one person whispers a message and it travels around the circle until it comes back sounding completely different? Stories work the same way. As they’re passed from person to person—and from place to place—they stretch, twist, and grow into new versions. The stories in this book show just how powerful that “story grapevine” can be. Many of these tales have been traveling for hundreds of years. Some appear in different countries all over the world, each with its own special twist. All of them are fun to read aloud, and even more fun to tell in your own voice.

People have been telling “fool stories” for as long as anyone can remember. After all, everyone has a noodlehead day now and then—a day when your brain seems to take a little vacation. As you’ll see in this collection, silly characters come in every shape and size. They might make ridiculous mistakes, mix things up, or leap before they look, but that’s what makes their adventures so much fun.

Have you ever stopped to really look at a spider’s web? If it’s only meant to catch flies, why does it shimmer with such delicate, beautiful patterns? Have you ever wondered what makes thunder rumble, why the ocean tastes salty, or how tigers came to wear their bold stripes? This collection gathers delightful “why” stories from many cultures and time periods—tales that imagine how animals, plants, and natural wonders came to look or behave the way they do.

Experience the legendary American folktale of John Henry, a powerful steel-driving man who became a symbol of courage and strength.

Experience the vibrant energy of Hispanic culture in FIESTA!: A Celebration of Latino Festivals, a colorful month-by-month guide to traditional holidays. This engaging picture book uses bold illustrations and spirited poetry to introduce children to diverse Latin American traditions and celebrations.

In this fractured fairy tale, a bully goat with "Random Hostility Syndrome" is outsmarted by a resourceful baby troll using only a pillow and bed sheets.

Follow eleven-year-old Matt as he navigates the perils of sixth grade and a mysterious hometown myth in this heartwarming, illustrated middle school comedy.

What’s Stirring: Fun, Food & Family is more than a cookbook — it’s a family-bonding experience that brings grandparents, parents, and kids together through meaningful stories, simple recipes, and joyful moments in the kitchen.

A magic beignet boy comes to life in New Orleans and leads a wild chase through the French Quarter as hungry people try to catch him.

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

Through the Squamish language and cultural traditions, learn about Indigenous plant relationships...

Ada Lovelace, the daughter of the famous romantic poet, Lord Byron, develops her creativity through...

Olive is sure she’ll have the best time at summer camp with her friend Willow—but while Olive makes quick friends with the other campers, Willow struggles to form connections and latches on to the only person she knows—Olive.

With a poet's magical vision, Francisco X. Alarcón takes young readers back to his childhood when he...

George and Harold have created a new breed of justice. With the head of a dog and the body of a...

Being the new kid in school is scary enough. But imagine what it would be like if you were the new...

Celebrate Lunar New Year through a story of ancestral bravery while learning about Chinese history...

Follow a day in the life of a young Black child and learn the different ways we experience love...

With dreamlike illustrations that invite children to place themselves in the pages’ scenes, this...

The holiday season at the White House is a magical time of year. The house is beautifully decorated...