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Little Frida: A Story of Frida Kahlo

Written by Anthony Browne
Following a bout with polio at the age of six, Frida Kahlo’s life was marked by pain and loneliness...
Pre-K - 1st
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Paper Peek: Colors

Written by Chihiro Takeuchi
Peek through a shaped opening to spy a beautifully patterned green leaf, a red apple, a white cloud...
Pre-K - 1st
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Thank You, Omu!

Written by Oge Mora
Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent.
Pre-K - 3rd
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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

Classic Fairy Tales Activity Guide for Pk-2

This activity guide supports classic fairy tales for grades PK-2.

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades PK-2

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades PK-2.

Going to School Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on going to school for grades Pre K - 2.

Holiday Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on holidays for grades Pre K - 2.

Careers, Jobs, and Community Helpers Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on careers, jobs, and community helpers for PK-2.

Folk Tales Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on folk tales for PK-2.

Friendship Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on friendship for PK-2.

STEM Exploration Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports STEM-related topics for grades PK-2.

Unique Characters Activity Guide for PK-2

This activity guide supports books on unique characters for PK-2.

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Going Places

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

It’s time for this year’s Going Places contest! Finally. Time to build a go-cart, race it—and win...

Pre-K - 3rd
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It Looked Like Spilt Milk

Written by Charles G. Shaw
The white shape silhouetted against a blue background changes on every page. Is it a rabbit, a bird...
Pre-K - K
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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
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Corduroy

Written and Illustrated by Don Freeman
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1968. Corduroy has been on the department store shelf for a long time. Yet as soon as Lisa sees him, she knows that he’s the bear for her.
Pre-K - 2nd
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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
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Chrysanthemum

Written by Kevin Henkes
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1991. Chrysanthemum thinks her name is "absolutely perfect" until she is teased about it at school. A gentle and humorous look at childhood strife.
Pre-K - 3rd

Dinosaurs (National Geographic Kids): Word Search

After reading Dinosaurs (National Geographic Kids) by Kathleen Zoehfeld, use this printable and...

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Something Happened In Our Town: A Child's Story of Racial Injustice

Written by Marianne Celano, PhD, ABPP and Marietta Collins and Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin
Emma and Josh heard that something happened in their town. A Black man was shot by the police. "Why...
Pre-K - 3rd
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White Rabbit's Color Book

Written by Alan Baker
This simple picture book teaches the primary and secondary colors as a winsome White Rabbit plays in...
Pre-K - 1st
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The Snow Bear

Written by Miriam Moss
A little white bear has lost his mother. To keep him company while he waits for her, the cub builds...
Pre-K - K
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You Make Me Smile

Written by Layn Marlow

Today has something special in store--the first snow! The day begins with gray skies and a chill in...

Pre-K - 1st

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