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New Shoes

Written by Susan Meyer and Illustrated by Eric Velasquez

Ella Mae is used to wearing her cousin's hand-me-down shoes—but when her latest pair is already too...

1st - 4th

The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family

Written by Ibtihaj Muhammad & S.K. Ali and Illustrated by Hatem Aly

RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2019. A powerful, vibrantly illustrated story about the first day of school--and two sisters on one's first day of hijab--by Olympic medalist and social justice activist Ibtihaj Muhammad.

Pre-K - 3rd

Abigail Adams: Pirate of the Caribbean (Time Twisters)

Written by Steve Sheinkin and Illustrated by Neil Swaab

Abraham Lincoln may have returned to history books, but other historical figures saw what he did―and...

2nd - 5th

Shawn Loves Sharks

Written by Curtis Manley and Illustrated by Tracy Subisak

Sawn loves sharks. He loves their dark, blank eyes. He loves their big mouths full of sharp teeth...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Real Us

Written by Tommy Greenwald and Illustrated by J. P. Coovert

Laura Corbett and Damian White are loners, and not by choice. Kids make fun of smart, sarcastic...

4th - 6th

What Do We Do With All This Stuff?

Written by Anna W. Bardaus and Illustrated by Mike Byrne

RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. Did you know that a pile of stuff around your house can turn into absolutely anything you want it to be?

Pre-K - 1st

Going Places

Written by Paul A. Reynolds & Peter H. Reynolds and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. When everyone else races to build their go-kart the same way, Maya stops, thinks, and creates something nobody has ever seen before!

Pre-K - 3rd

Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad

Written by Ellen Levine and Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

In a Newbery-winning rendition of a true tale, a desperate slave asks a white abolitionist to pack...

Pre-K - 3rd

Lola at the Library

Written by Anna McQuinn and Illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw

Learn about the library, checking out books, and story time with Lola. Every Tuesday Lola and her...

Pre-K - 1st

Whatever After: Fairest of All

Written by Sarah Mlynowski

Mirror, mirror, on the basement wall . . .

Once upon a time my brother and I were normal kids. The...

3rd - 7th

Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type

Written by Doreen Cronin and Illustrated by Betsy Lewin

RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2000. Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears Click, clack, MOO. Click, clack, MOO. Click, clack, MOO. Clickety, clack, MOO.

Pre-K - 3rd

Ghost Boys: Criss Cross

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Ghost Boys: Word Search (Easy)

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Ghost Boys: Word Search (Hard)

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Ghost Boys: Word Search (Medium)

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Days with Frog and Toad

Written and Illustrated by Arnold Lobel

RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1979. Five funny stories about the everyday adventures of two best friends. "Lobel's style is friendly, subtle and entertaining."—Booklist

1st - 3rd