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Moving Day book cover

Moving Day

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Dilara Karakas
When Isaac’s parents move home for a new job, the boy makes a friend on a whole new world.
2nd - 3rd

Call It Courage: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity about the topic, and set a purpose for reading.
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The Compass of Life book cover

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
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The Tyrell Show

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

Storm Runners: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.
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A Spooktacular Party!

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
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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

Snow White and Rose Red: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

Snow White and Rose Red: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guides for Families before, during, and after reading with your child.
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A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen

Written by Erin Frankel and Illustrated by Paola Escobar

A moving picture book biography about chef José Andrés, who, along with his World Central Kitchen...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Penguin of Ilha Grande

Written by Shannon Earle and Illustrated by Renato Alarcao

A man rescues a penguin off the coast of Brazil and finds a lifelong connection in this delightful...

Pre-K - 2nd
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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

Snow White and Rose Red: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

Snow White and Rose Red: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.
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Snow White and Rose Red

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Patrjcja Fabicka

Two sisters befriend a bear and help a grumpy dwarf.

You can read this book for free on RIF’s digital...

2nd - 5th
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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

We Are Water Protectors: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

We Are Water Protectors: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Kate, Who Tamed The Wind: Guide for Families (en Español)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

Kate, Who Tamed The Wind: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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Explosion at the Poem Factory

Written by Kyle Lukoff and Illustrated by Mark Hoffmann
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. What would happen if poems were made on an assembly line, just like toys or canned soup? When piano teacher Kilmer Watts loses his job and ends up working in a poem factory, he discovers that making real poetry is a lot more complicated than pulling levers and pushing buttons.
1st - 4th

Lubaya's Quiet Roar: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Lubaya's Quiet Roar printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for...

Counting on Katherine: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 printable Guide for Families provides...

Are Trees Alive?: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Are Trees Alive? printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension...

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