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!
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. What if a pile of rusty old scraps could become something absolutely amazing? In this inspiring story, a young child and her artist mom discover that one person's trash is truly another person's treasure as they transform discarded metal into a jaw-dropping masterpiece!
When Mr. Magee and his dog Dee set out to learn how to ski, their snowy day takes a wild turn after an unexpected encounter with a moose sends them soaring into trouble.
In this heartwarming and humorous story, Maya learns about remarkable Black women, but a brave Nigerian princess truly captures her imagination, brought to life through Stephanie Taylor’s lively writing and Jade Orlando’s colorful illustrations of a loving mother-daughter bond.
A young boy and his grandfather help a lost polar bear find its way home from their remote northern island in this warm, humorous story about friendship and problem-solving.
Harry is a young boy who is afraid to climb the steep basement steps to go up to his bedroom. Harry's mom suggests a game of it by placing one of his stuffed animals on each step. Harry then counts them along the way as he goes up the steps
Imagination and motivation are key to young children’s happiness and health. Thinking about dreams and goals can help children cope with challenges when they arise and view life through a hopeful lens.
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!
Can one small act of kindness change someone’s day? In this grocery store, it just might. Catching Kindness is a heartwarming picture book that shows how compassion can ripple through everyday moments.
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1987. Readers search crowded, detailed scenes to find Waldo and his friends in this interactive picture book phenomenon.
Cynthia Erivo has always been a powerful performer with a voice as big as her dreams. How did she achieve the radiant life of singing and acting she’d hoped for?
