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Watercress

Written by Andrea Wang and Illustrated by Jason Chin
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2022. Driving through Ohio in an old Pontiac, a young girl's parents stop suddenly when they spot watercress growing wild in a ditch by the side of the road.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Summer Sun Risin'

Written by W. Nikola-Lisa and Illustrated by Don Tate

From sunrise to sunset, an African American boy spends an activity-filled summer day helping his...

K - 3rd
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We Are Water Protectors

Written by Carole Lindstrom and Illustrated by Michaela Goade
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2020. Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption.
K - 3rd
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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

Written by Kevin Noble Maillard and Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal

Fry bread is food. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate.

Fry bread is time. It brings...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Simon B. Rhymin'

Written by Dwayne Reed
Eleven-year-old Simon Barnes dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper that everyone calls Notorious D.O.G. But for now, he's just a Chicago fifth grader who's small for his age and afraid to use his voice.
3rd - 7th
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Saturday

Written and Illustrated by Oge Mora

Today would be special. Today would be splendid. It was Saturday! But sometimes, the best plans don...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Who Sang the First Song?

Written by Ellie Holcomb and Illustrated by Kayla Harren
Have you ever wondered who hummed the first tune? Was it the flowers? The waves or the moon? Dove...
Pre-K - 1st
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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
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Baseball Saved Us

Written by Ken Mochizuki and Illustrated by Dom Lee

For a young Japanese-American boy sent to an internment camp during World War II, baseball becomes a...

K - 6th
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Boy + Bot

Written by Ame Dyckman and Illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
A slight misunderstanding between two friends shows the difference between the needs of a boy and...
Pre-K - K
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City Dog, Country Frog

Written by Mo Willems and Illustrated by Jon J. Muth
City Dog encounters Frog on a visit to the country. Through each season, they build upon their new...
Pre-K - 1st
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Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave

Written by Laban Carrick Hill and Illustrated by Bryan Collier
Dave was more than a slave—he was a craftsman and a poet. He engraved his pottery with poems that...
K - 4th
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Grandpa's Garden

Written by Stella Fry and Illustrated by Sheila Moxley
All year long, Billy and his grandpa work on preparing the soil, planting seeds, and taking care of...
Pre-K - 2nd
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How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?

Written by Margaret McNamara and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
Mr. Tiffin's classroom is studying pumpkins. Learn about skip-counting and estimation through the...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Kunu's Basket: A Story from Indian Island

Written by Lee DeCora Francis and Illustrated by Susan Drucker
Kunu is from the Penobscot Tribe located on Indian Island in Maine. They have a deep tradition in...
3rd - 7th
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Newton and Me

Written by Lynne Mayer and Illustrated by Sherry Rogers
A boy and his dog discover how the laws of force and motion affect their everyday lives. An example...
K - 3rd
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Riparia's River

Written by Michael J. Caduto and Illustrated by Olga Pastuchiv
When their favorite swimming hole is ruined, a group of curious kids work together to find the cause...
2nd - 5th
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Summer Birds: The Butterflies of Maria Merian

Written by Margarita Engle and Illustrated by Julie Paschkis
Maria is a youg girl fascinated by caterpillars and butterflies. She uses careful observation and...
K - 3rd
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The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors

Written by Chris Barton and Illustrated by Tony Persiani
Joe and Bob Switzer were very different brothers. Bob was a studious planner who wanted to grow up...
2nd - 5th
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The Pirate of Kindergarten

Written by George Ella Lyon and Illustrated by Lynne Avril
Double vision is a challenge for Ginny, a young girl starting kindergarten. After some mishaps, she...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Thank You, Omu!

Written by Oge Mora
Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent.
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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Fast-Draw Freddie (Rookie Reader®—Level B)

Written by Bobbie Hamsa and Illustrated by Susan Miller

Big, small, short, tall, thin, or fat, Freddie can draw all kinds of pictures quickly, including...

K - 2nd
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Corduroy

Written and Illustrated by Don Freeman
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1968. Corduroy is a little teddy bear sitting on a store shelf, waiting and hoping for someone to take him home. When a girl named Lisa spots him, she knows right away that he is the perfect bear for her.
Infant and Toddler - K

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