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The Animal Boogie

Written by Stella Blackstone and Illustrated by Debbie Harter
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Deep in a wild jungle, six super silly animals are throwing the biggest dance party ever, and they want you to join in! Sing, wiggle, and jump along with the most colorful crew in the jungle. Can you keep up with all their crazy moves? Let's find out, hit play, and get dancing!
Pre-K - 2nd
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Dump Truck Disco

Written by Skye Silver and Illustrated by Christiane Engel

Dump Truck Daisy and her construction vehicle crew are on a secret nighttime mission — build a...

Pre-K - 2nd
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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
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Alma and How She Got Her Name

Written and Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal

If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Hope in the Holler

Written by Lisa Lewis Tyre

Right before Wavie's mother died, she gave Wavie a list of instructions to help her find her way in...

5th - 8th
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Miss Nelson Has a Field Day

Written by Harry Allard and Illustrated by James Marshall
The football team at the Horace B. Smedley School, the Smedley Tornadoes, has never won even one...
Pre-K - 3rd
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How to Eat Fried Worms

Written by Thomas Rockwell
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1973. Billy decides to participate in a bet, where he has to eat 15 worms supplied by his opponent. Though he can use any condiment he wants, they're still hard to get down.
4th - 5th
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Written by Judith Viorst and Illustrated by Ray Cruz
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1972. From the moment Alexander wakes up with gum in his hair, he knows it is going to be the worst day ever, and things keep getting more and more terrible from there!
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Crossover

Written by Kwame Alexander
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2015. "With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I’m delivering," announces dread-locked, 12-year old Josh Bell.
5th - 7th
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Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book!

Written by Seuss

With Dr. Seuss as your guide, learning the alphabet is as easy as A, B, C.

Pre-K - K
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Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Written by Dr. Seuss
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1990. From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life’s ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and illustrations, while encouraging readers to find the success that lies within.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Written by Smith, Richard B, Bernard and Felix and Illustrated by Hopgood
The classic and beloved winter holiday song "Walking in a Winter Wonderland" is brought to life with...
1st - 2nd
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MIA the Mouse

Written by Small and Lily
In the enchanted world of Misty Wood, Mia the Mouse is on an errand for her mother. But she's...
K - 2nd
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My Miserable Life

Written by Block and F L and Illustrated by Hemingway
Ben Hunter has a miserable life -- M-I-S-E-R-A-B-L-E! His sister will only talk to him through text...
4th - 7th
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Forever for a Year

Written by Gottfred and B T
When Carolina and Trevor meet on their first day of school, something draws them to each other. They...
8th - 12th
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The Pout-Pout Fish Undersea Alphabet: Touch and Feel (A Pout-Pout Fish Novelty)

Written by Deborah Diesen and Illustrated by Dan Hanna
A is Angelfish. B is for Bull Shark. P is for Pout-Pout Fish! With touch-and-feel textures perfect...
Pre-K -
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The Outsiders

Written by S.E. Hinton
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1967. Ponyboy thinks he knows exactly where he stands in life: a greaser, loyal to his brothers and his crew, always one run-in away from trouble with the wealthy Socs. But when one violent night changes everything, he's forced to question who he really is and what he's willing to fight for. Can he figure out who he is before the world decides for him?
7th - 9th
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Emily Grace and the What-Ifs: A Story for Children About Nighttime Fears

Written by Lisa B. Gehring and MLIS and Illustrated by Regina Flath
Emily Grace and the What Ifs is the story of a very common problem many children face: nighttime...
K - 3rd
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From Head to Toe

Written and Illustrated by Eric Carle
From Eric Carle, the New York Times bestselling creator of beloved books including The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug, comes From Head to Toe, a colorful and energetic board book that will have young readers clapping their hands, stomping their feet, and wiggling their toes!
Pre-K - K
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How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?

Written by Jane Yolen and Illustrated by Mark Teague

What if a dinosaur catches the flu? Does he whimper and whine between each "At-choo"? Does he drop...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Cat In The Hat Comes Back

Written by Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat returns for more out-of-control fun in this wintry Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. It...
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Wildlife A-B-C: A Nature Alphabet Book

Written and Illustrated by Jan Thornhill
Gentle rhymes lead young readers easily through the alphabet and at the same time teach them about...
Pre-K - 1st
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A, B, See!

Written and Illustrated by Tana Hoban
A collection of photograms of objects which begin with a particular letter of the alphabet.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Alphabetics

Written by Suse MacDonald
A is for ark. But did you know that if you turn an A upside down and round the point out a little...
Pre-K - 1st

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