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!

Join OOPA in her colorful world of words, and explore the power of language to shape emotions.

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.

This book shows that questions can have many answers and invites readers to think, wonder, and imagine through playful questions and illustrations.

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.

Friendly forest animals share Valentine treats as readers follow clues behind each door to discover who the final surprise is for.

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

Tag along as Little Blue Truck delivers Valentine’s cards to his farm animal friends. As he happily beeps from stop to stop, he begins to wonder—will anyone remember him with a card, too?

Fox wants to go to the moon. Mole does not--at least not until he hears about the huge worms waiting up there for him to eat.

Caldecott Honor Book!

"An evocative remembrance of the simple pleasures in country living; splashing...

With bold paintings and a simple, rhyming text, Caldecott Medalists Leo & Diane Dillon bring young...

Simple text and photographs of five children take preschoolers on a multicultural tour of the senses.

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.

What would you do if you let the wild in? Eleanor loved wild things. Every wing and wild sprout.

RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2017. There is a bad seed in town, and everyone knows it. He cuts in line, he never listens, and his attitude is the worst. But this seed has not always been bad, and deep down he is wondering if things could ever be different. Can one very bad seed decide to change?

RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1994. Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare explore the endless ways they love each other in a tender, rhythmic story.

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.

RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1971. Katy Caboose is always last, dragged along at the end of a smoky, noisy train, and she's had just about enough! Will Katy finally get the freedom she has always dreamed of?

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?

Read aloud this empowering testament to perseverance and talent, celebrating the unstoppable spirit of Ariana Grande.

A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it so the...