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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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Soul Food Sunday: A Picture Book

Written by Winsome Bingham and Illustrated by C. G. Esperanza

Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in author Winsome Bingham and illustrator C. G...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Flight School

Written and Illustrated by Lita Judge

A persevering penguin is determined to fly in this adorably inspiring picture book from the creator...

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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Lost and Found

Written and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

From the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day The Crayons Quit comes a humorously warm tale of...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Spark, Shine, Glow!: What a Light Show

Written by Lola M. Schaefer and Illustrated by James Yang

What is light, and how does it shape our world? Acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Ray

Written and Illustrated by Marianna Coppo

A humorous picture book about the adventures of a light bulb who embarks on an enlightening journey...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Summer Sun Risin

Written by W. Nikola-Lisa and Illustrated by Don Tate

An African American boy enjoys a summer day on his family's farm, milking the cows, fishing, and...

K - 2nd

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...

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Leaf Sheep of the Sea: Word Search

After reading Leaf Sheep of the Sea by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) for...

Leaf Sheep of the Sea: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Leaf Sheep of the Sea by Susan Verde...

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Bob Marley (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara and Illustrated by Subi Bosa

Born to a Black mother and a white father, little Bob learned at a very young age that life could be...

K - 3rd
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Leaf Sheep of the Sea

Written by Susan Verde with Emma Walton Hamilton (Editor) and Illustrated by Art Direction by Gilles Galibert and Clement Fog (Toulouse, France)

Imagine scuba diving off the coast of Japan. The water is crystal clear, and you can see big fish...

Pre-K - 5th

Women in Botany: Guide for Families (en Español)

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

Women in Botany: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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

Becoming Boba: Word Search

After reading Becoming Boba by Joanna Ho, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to...

Becoming Boba: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Becoming Boba by Joanna Ho.

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Becoming Boba

Written by Joanna Ho and Illustrated by Amber Ren

Milk Tea Town was steeped in tradition. That is, until... Mindy came along.

Mindy isn't like the...

Pre-K - 3rd

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.

Building Zaha: Guide for Families (en Español)

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

Building Zaha: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

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

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