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Emilia Wishing

Written by Belen Medina and Illustrated by Magdalena Mora
Emilia wakes up with hot breath on her face and a sharp knee poking her from behind. She wishes she had a bed of her own. From the back seat of their old car, she looks out at the neighborhood and dreams of living on a tree‑lined street in a big house with a swimming pool.
Pre-K - 3rd
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I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy

Written by Mychal Threets and Illustrated by Lorraine Nam
Join Mychal Threets for a joyful tour of the library, a welcoming place full of stories, games, and activities where every child belongs.
Pre-K - 3rd

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

The Cookie Vote

Written by Daniel Bernstrom & Margaret McNamara and Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
Join Mr. Tiffin’s class as students learn how ideas become laws and discover the importance of voting and compromise.
Pre-K - 3rd

Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo

Written by Bess Kalb and Illustrated by Erin Kraan

Every day, Buffalo Fluffalo goes about his usual routine. He munches all the grass he can eat...

Pre-K - 3rd

To See an Owl

Written and Illustrated by Matthew Cordell
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 2025. When will I find you? Where could you be? What will it take? To see an owl.
Pre-K - 3rd

Spooky, Scary Skeletons

Written by Andrew Gold and Illustrated by Polona Lovsin

Spooky, scary skeletons
Speak with such a screech—
You'll SHAKE and SHUDDER in surprise
When you hear...

Pre-K - 3rd

Raashi's Rakhis: A New Celebration of Raksha Bandhan

Written by Sheetal Sheth and Illustrated by Lucia Soto

Raksha Bandhan is Raashi’s favorite festival! Every year, her family comes together to dance, eat...

Pre-K - 3rd

Areli Is a Dreamer

Written by Areli Morales and Illustrated by Luisa Uribe

In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and...

Pre-K - 3rd

Jackie Ormes Draws the Future: The Remarkable Life of a Pioneering Cartoonist

Written and Illustrated by Liz Montague

A stirring picture-book biography about Jackie Ormes, the first Black female cartoonist in America...

Pre-K - 3rd

The Notebook Keeper: A Story of Kindness from the Border

Written by Stephen Briseño and Illustrated by Magdalena Mora

Before, the sun drenched the yard. Our neighbor's laughter danced in the streets. Now, the streets...

Pre-K - 3rd

Little Daymond Learns to Earn

Written by Daymond John and Illustrated by Nicole Miles

Meet Little Daymond and his enterprising friends! When Daymond hatches an idea for a small business...

Pre-K - 3rd

Most Perfect You

Written by Jazmyn Simon and Illustrated by Tamisha Anthony

I was shown all the smiles in the entire world. I looked at all of the many bright smiles until I...

Pre-K - 3rd
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The Crayon Box That Talked

Written by Shane DeRolf and Illustrated by Michael Letzig
"While walking through a toy store, the day before today, I overheard a crayon box with many things...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Ice Is Nice! All about the North and South Poles

Written by Worth and Bonnie and Illustrated by Aristides ; Mathieu, Joe and Ruiz
As the Cat and Co. mingle with reindeer, musk oxen, polar bears, caribou, and all sorts of penguins...
Pre-K - 3rd
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If I Ran the Rain Forest: All about Tropical Rain Forests

Written by Worth and Bonnie and Illustrated by Aristides
The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Dick for an “umbrella-vator” ride through the understory, canopy...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Oh Say Can You Seed? All about Flowering Plants

Written by Worth and Bonnie and Illustrated by Aristides
With the able assistance of Thing 1 and Thing 2 -- and a fleet of Rube Goldbergian vehicles -- the...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Written by Dr. Seuss
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1990. You're about to go places! Some days you'll soar way up high, and some days you'll get stuck. This book is all about the ups, the downs, and finding your own way through.
Pre-K - 3rd
15852

The Foot Book

Written by Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss's characters explore the zany world of feet. Beginning readers will love this foot-filled...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Story of Babar the Little Elephant

Written by Jean de Brunhoff
The classic story of literature’s most beloved elephant. After his mother is killed by a hunter...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Sick Day

Written by Patricia MacLachlan and Illustrated by Jane Dyer
Everybody has good days and bad days. Today Emily is having a sick day. Her stomach aches and her...
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Honeybee Man

Written by Lela Nargi and Illustrated by Krysten Brooker
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. In the morning, Fred greets his dog and his cat, then travels to the top of his brownstone in Brooklyn to greet the honeybee hives he keeps on the roof.
Pre-K - 3rd