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My Friend Robot! (Barefoot Singalongs)

Written by Sunny Scribens and Illustrated by Hui Skipp (Illustrator) & Norma Jean Wright (Performer)

Get ready to sing, build, and explore! In this story, a group of energetic kids and their robot...

Pre-K - 2nd
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The Fearless and the Fallen

Written by Sarah Doran and Illustrated by Jennifer Harms (Illustrator) & Misty Black (Designer)
Ace and Gunner race from one display to the next, reading every sign they can find. Each stop teaches them something new about history and about the brave things U.S. troops have done.
K - 5th

Last Stop on Market Street: Read Aloud Guide for Families

Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, Last Stop on...

Last Stop on Market Street: Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña.

Last Stop on Market Street: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña.

Last Stop on Market Street: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña .
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The Dream Builder's Blueprint

Written by Alice Faye Duncan and Illustrated by E. B. Lewis
In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a special speech to a school full of young people, sharing his vision for how they could build meaningful, excellent lives. What would your life's blueprint look like?
2nd - 5th

Covered in Adventures: Memory Match

After reading Covered in Adventures by Gillian Hibbs, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.

Covered in Adventures: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Covered in Adventures by Gillian Hibbs.

Covered in Adventures: Word Search

After reading Covered in Adventures by Gillian Hibbs, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning.
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Covered in Adventures

Written by Gillian Hibbs
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Created by debut author-illustrator Gillian, this picture book is inspired by her imaginative time drawing and experimenting in the basement of her dad’s bicycle shop.
Infant and Toddler - 2nd
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Popo the Xolo

Written by Paloma Angelina Lopez and Illustrated by Abraham Matias
Popo the Xolo is a tender picture book that follows Nana and her loyal hairless dog, Popo, as she transitions from the living world into the afterlife.
1st - 4th
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The Library in the Woods

The Library in the Woods

Written by Calvin Alexander Ramsey and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie
A young boy named Junior moves to North Carolina in 1959 and discovers a hidden log cabin library for Black residents.
2nd - 5th
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RIF's 60th Anniversary Collection

"Hanukkah Wishes" Letter Template (color)

Use this Hanukkah Wishes template to help you practice writing a friendly letter!

Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar (I Can Read Level 1): Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar (I Can Read Level 1)

Written by James Dean and Illustrated by Kimberly Dean

Pete the Cat meets a super-cool caterpillar in the first Pete the Cat Level 1 I Can Read tale from...

Infant and Toddler - 1st

Ray: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects using...

Lost and Found: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects using...

Soul Food Sunday: A Picture Book: Guide for Families (አማርኛ)

Printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects using...

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Bold, Brilliant, and Latine: Meet 52 Latine and Hispanic Heroes from Past and Present

Written by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and Illustrated by Sol Cotti

Bold, Brilliant, and Latine is the next book in the critically acclaimed and bestselling series See...

2nd - 5th

How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies

Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

K - 8th

Ray: Guide for Families (en Español)

Ray printable Guide for Families provides hands-on activities and ideas for extension projects using...

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