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Tomorrow’s Alphabet

Written by George Shannon and Illustrated by Donald Crews
A is for seed, B is for eggs, C is for milk -- what's going on here? The seed is tomorrows Apple...
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Wrinkle In Time: The Graphic Novel

Written and Illustrated by Hope Larson
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. When three mysterious creatures sweep Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin across space and time to rescue her missing father, they discover a darkness on the planet Camazotz that threatens the entire universe. characters.
5th - 9th
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Written by Judi Barrett and Illustrated by Roland Barrett
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1978. The tiny town of Chewandswallow was very much like any other tiny town, except for its weather, which came three times a day—at breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Pre-K - 3rd
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Stuart Little

Written by E. B. White and Illustrated by Garth Williams
Stuart Little is a mouse, but he lives with a family of humans in New York City. They also have two...
3rd - 7th
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Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse

Written and Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1996. Lilly loves school and her teacher, Mr. Singer. But when she brings her favorite possession, her purple purse with all her treasures inside, to school, Mr. Singer takes it away. Lilly learns some hard lessons about revenge and remorse.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Strega Nona

Written and Illustrated by Tomie dePaola
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1975. Strega Nona, or Grandmother Witch, is a witch doctor who helps the people in her village with her remedies. Her new apprentice, Big Anthony, doesn’t know how to stop the production of her magic pasta.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!

Written by Jon Scieszka and Illustrated by Lane Smith
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1989. This version of the three little pigs is told by Alexander T. Wolf. He goes over to the pigs' houses to borrow sugar for his grandmother’s birthday cake.
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Chair For My Mother

Written and Illustrated by Vera B. Williams
After losing everything in a fire, Rosa, her mother, and her grandmother are helped by their...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Book Companion: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

Written by E.L. Konigsburg
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. What if you could run away and live inside a museum? In From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, Claudia and her brother Jamie secretly move into the Metropolitan Museum of Art—but their adventure turns into a mystery when they discover a statue no one can explain. To solve it, they must track down the mysterious Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler… and everything might change.
3rd - 7th
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The Adventures of Captain Underpants

Written and Illustrated by Dav Pilkey
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1997. An adventure series featuring George Beard and Harold Hutchins, two fourth-graders from Piqua, Ohio. They start a comic book series called Treehouse Comix Inc. Accidentally, their superhero, Captain Underpants, becomes real. Many adventures follow and many involve the cranky principal of their school, Mr. Krupp.
2nd - 5th
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Moo, Baa, La La La

Written and Illustrated by Sandra Boynton
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1982. A fun book for young children that introduces them to animals and the sounds they make. Cows, sheep, pigs, dogs, and cats are included in the story.
Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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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
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Frog and Toad Are Friends

Written and Illustrated by Arnold Lobel
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1970. Frog and Toad are best friends who are always there for each other, whether one of them needs cheering up, loses something important, or just needs a good story. Together they show that true friendship means showing up, no matter what. Can you think of a friend who makes every day better, just like Frog and Toad do for each other?
Pre-K - 3rd
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If You Give A Mouse A Cookie

Written by Laura Numeroff and Illustrated by Felicia Bond
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1985. If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie. And if you give him a cookie, he'll ask for a glass of milk.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Love You Forever

Written by Robert Munsch and Illustrated by Sheila McGraw
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1986. This story illustrates the unconditional love between a mother and child. As the boy grows into a man, the cycle of life continues, and just as the mother nurtured and cared for him as he was growing up, he then nurtures and cares for her as she grows old.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Throw Your Tooth on the Roof

Written by Selby B. Beeler and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
This book shares tooth traditions from around the world. Learn how children in different cultures...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Ice Cream Summer

Written and Illustrated by Peter Sis
Joe wants to go on a special trip with his grandpa at the end of the summer. Through letters, Joe...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Interstellar Cinderella

Written by Deborah Underwood and Illustrated by Meg Hunt
This fun twist on a classic fairy tale is literally out of this world. The author uses a science...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Island Birthday

Written by Eva Murray and Illustrated by Jamie Hogan
When the weather is rough, it’s hard for airplanes to reach the small Maine island where this story...
1st - 7th
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Millie's Chickens

Written by Brenda Williams and Illustrated by Valeria Cis
From the first cock-a-doodle-doo at dawn to making sure the chicken coop is safe from predators at...
K - 3rd
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Sam and Dave Dig a Hole

Written by Mac Barnett and Illustrated by Jon Klassen
Sam and Dave set off to find something spectacular while digging in the backyard.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Sunday Shopping

Written by Sally Derby and Illustrated by Shandra Strickland
Evie and her grandmother have a special tradition on Sunday evenings. Join them on a shopping spree...
K - 3rd
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Sylvia's Spinach

Written by Katherine Pryor and Illustrated by Anna Raff
Sylvia does not like spinach. One day, her class plants a garden and Sylvia is in charge of planting...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Day the Crayons Came Home

Written by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
What do you think happens to crayons when you lose them under the couch or leave them behind on a trip? Well, Duncan’s lost and forgotten crayons have had enough—and they’ve all written him postcards to let him know how they feel!
K - 3rd

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