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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass

Written by Suzanne Slade and Illustrated by Nicole Tadgell

Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass formed an unlikely friendship and worked together to fight for equality and change the nation.

1st - 4th

The Compass of Life

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Manuel Mal

Little Albert gets a cool gift – where do you think it will lead him?

2nd - 3rd

A Kind of Magic

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Carol D’Avila

Farrokh was a shy and quiet boy – but then he discovered the power of music!

2nd - 3rd

The Ogre Bully

Written and Illustrated by Aaron B. Hoffmire

In this engaging Swedish folktale, a hardworking farmer and his wife must use their wits to save their land from a greedy, mean-spirited ogre.

Pre-K - 3rd

The Tyrell Show: Season One

Written by Miles Grose and Illustrated by Shaz Enrico Lym

RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Tyrell is convinced that sixth grade is going to be the greatest year of his life, but between a best friend acting strange, harder schoolwork, and a terrifying school show, things are not going according to plan.

3rd - 7th

A Spooktacular Party!

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Nurdan Fenerci

Edgar is worried when his weird new neighbors invite him over for a Halloween celebration!

Pre-K - 1st

Where's Waldo?

Written and Illustrated by Martin Handford

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.

K - 4th

Spark, Shine, Glow!: What a Light Show

Written by Lola M. Schaefer and Illustrated by James Yang

RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. Light is absolutely everywhere, from the glowing firefly in your backyard to the beaming sun in the sky! Did you know that light helps plants grow, lets doctors see inside your body with X-rays, and even guides giant ships and planes safely on their journeys? Get ready to spark your curiosity and discover just how amazing light really is!

Infant and Toddler - 3rd

First Big Book of the Ocean: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this discussion guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

The Book of Mistakes

Written and Illustrated by Corinna Luyken

RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Uh oh, something went wrong with the painting! But this artist has a secret: mistakes can turn into something amazing. Can you guess what she makes out of her smudges and messy marks?

Pre-K - 3rd