Skip to main content

Secondary navigation - Literacy Central

  • SIGN IN
  • REGISTER
  • SEARCH
Home Literacy Central Literacy Central Literacy Network
Reading is Fundamental
DONATE

Main navigation Literacy Central

  • Find a Book
  • Tools
    • Activity Calendars
    • Puzzle Creator
    • Graphic Organizers
    • Literacy Tracker
    • Reading Incentives
    • BeeLine Reader
    • Skybrary Free eBooks
  • Centers
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Well-Being
    • Sustainable Futures
    • Sense of Belonging
    • Independent Reading
    • Virus and Germ
  • Resources
    • Rally to Read
    • Daily Book Bites
    • Monthly Teaching Resources
    • Lesson Plans
    • Puzzles
    • Read Aloud Videos
    • Leveled Reading Passages
    • Author Interviews
  • DONATE

Secondary navigation - Literacy Central

  • SIGN IN
  • REGISTER
  • SEARCH

Secondary navigation - Literacy Central - Logged

Sign up for our Newsletter

  1. Home
  2. Literacy Central
1-24 of 4178 results for All Resources

Pagination

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Image

Dream On! A book about possibilities (Being the Best Me!®)

Written by Cheri J. Meiners and Illustrated by Elizabeth Allen

Imagination and motivation are key to young children’s happiness and health. Thinking about dreams...

Pre-K - 3rd
Image

Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny

Written by Emily Ann Davison and Illustrated by Deborah Allwright

A funny, reassuring picture book about yoga, mindfulness, and finding calm.

When Grandpa teaches Yo...

Pre-K - 3rd
Image

Catching Kindness

Written and Illustrated by Kara M. Mitchell

Can one small act of kindness change someone’s day? In this grocery store, it just might.

Catching...

K - 3rd
Image

The Wildest Thing

Written and Illustrated by Emily Winfield Martin

What would you do if you let the wild in?

Eleanor loved wild things.
Every wing and wild sprout.

There...

Pre-K - 2nd
Image
ChristmasSweater.jpg

The Christmas Sweater

Written and Illustrated by Jan Brett
It’s Christmas morning, and Theo’s Yiayia has knitted his dog, Ari, a special red sweater. But when Ari shows his disinterest in the gift, Theo steps in to show his grandmother just how much they appreciate her kindness. He proposes a hike to Echo Lake, just him and Ari, where he can use his new snowshoes and Ari can sport his new sweater!
Pre-K - 3rd
Image
The Enchantress of Number

The Enchantress of Number

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Flavia Sorrentino
The story of a little girl who was a sorceress with sums!
2nd - 3rd
Image
The Girl Who Grew

The Girl Who Grew

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Amari Mitnaul
Wangari’s love of living things inspired her to become a world-changing activist!
2nd - 3rd
Image
WhatsStirringFunFoodFamily.jpg

What's Stirring: Fun, Food, & Family

Written by Daniel & Alonna Moore, with Dr. Daneell
What’s Stirring: Fun, Food & Family is more than a cookbook — it’s a family-bonding experience that brings grandparents, parents, and kids together through meaningful stories, simple recipes, and joyful moments in the kitchen.
K - 6th
Image
Pathfinder Island

Pathfinder Island

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Gaby Zermeno
What will happen to a group of kids lost on a desert island? Read on to find out!
2nd - 3rd
Image
Olive, The Other Reindeer

Olive, The Other Reindeer

Written by Vivian Walsh and Illustrated by J. otto Seibold
Olive is merrily preparing for Christmas when suddenly she realizes "Olive... the other Reindeer... I thought I was a dog. Hmmm, I must be a Reindeer!" So she quickly hops aboard the polar express and heads to the North Pole.
Pre-K - 3rd
Image
Don'tLetPigeonDrivetheSleigh.jpg

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

Written and Illustrated by Mo Willems
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for driving a sleigh! ’Tis also the season—for driving a sleigh! Oh, and joy to the—driving a sleigh! The Pigeon has made a list and checked it once. Can his holiday dream come true? Or will The Pigeon be left out in the cold?
Pre-K - 2nd
Image

Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters: The Questioneers

Written by Andrea Beaty and Illustrated by David Roberts
Rosie Revere is no stranger to flops and fails, kerfuffles and catastrophes.
K - 3rd
Image

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

Written and Illustrated by Kevin Henkes
Lilly is so excited about her new purple plastic purse that she can’t wait to show it off at school.
Pre-K - 3rd
Image

Where's Waldo?

Written and Illustrated by Martin Handford
Readers search crowded, detailed scenes to find Waldo and his friends in this interactive picture book phenomenon.
K - 4th
Image

Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas

Written by Kimberly and James Dean

Pete and his friends are rockin’ and groovin’ while counting down the days to Christmas! Who needs...

Pre-K - 3rd
Image

Amelia Bedelia and the Baby

Written by Peggy Parish and Illustrated by Lynn Sweat
Amelia Bedelia babysits Missy’s baby, leading to her usual series of misunderstandings and literal interpretations that bring laughter and heart.
K - 3rd
Image

Pete the Cat Saves Christmas

Written by Eric Litwin and Illustrated by James Dean
Spend the holidays with your favorite blue cat!
Pre-K - 3rd
Image

It's Christmas, David!

Written and Illustrated by David Shannon
David is excited for Christmas and is trying to be on his best behavior! But from trying to peek at hidden gift packages and struggling to behave at the Christmas dinner party, it’s proving hard to stay out trouble.
Pre-K - 3rd
Image
BestLifeEver.jpg

Best Life Ever! with The Fulfillment Kids

Written by Clancy Clark and Illustrated by Kim Soderberg

You are a unique person in all the world, and you have a special purpose for being here. Join Sophie...

Pre-K - 5th
Image
The Snowman's Holiday

The Snowman's Holiday

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Meimo Siwaporn
A delightful story about two brothers who make a snowman friend and find a creative way to share the magic with their cousins in warm, sunny Australia!
2nd - 3rd
Image
CrayonsGoBacktoSchool.jpg

The Crayons Go Back to School

Written by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
The Crayons are getting ready to go back to school, and each crayon has a subject they’re looking forward to the most. They’re also ready to meet new friends . . . and let loose during their very favorite time of day: art class.
Pre-K - 3rd
Image
LovefromtheCrayons.jpg

Love From The Crayons

Written by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
Love is yellow and orange. Because love is sunny and warm. Discover all the bright colors and subtle shades of love with this charming new book, featuring everyone’s favorite coloring crew.
Pre-K - 2nd
Image
SecretsfromNorthPole.jpg

Secrets from the North Pole: Discover the Magic of Christmas

Written by Saskia Gwinn and Illustrated by Daria Danilova
Christmas has been wrapped in secrecy for centuries, but it is finally time to tell you what really happens in the countdown to the big day.
1st - 3rd
Image
The Runaway Beignet

The Runaway Beignet

Written by Connie Collins Morgan and Illustrated by Herb Leonhard
A magic beignet boy comes to life in New Orleans and leads a wild chase through the French Quarter as hungry people try to catch him.
1st - 6th

Pagination

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

FILTER

Resources

  • (-) Book Resource

Grades

  • Pre-K
  • K
  • 1st
  • (-) 2nd
  • 3rd
  • 4th
  • 5th
  • 6th
  • 7th
  • 8th
  • 9th
  • 10th
  • 11th
  • 12th

Lexile Range

  • Birth-500
  • 501-900
  • 901-1200
  • 1201+
  • Non-Prose

Genre

  • fiction
  • nonfiction
  • picture book
  • biography
  • narrative nonfiction
  • poetry
  • realistic fiction
  • historical fiction
  • informational fiction
  • fantasy
  • fairy tale
  • early concepts
  • folktale
  • science fiction
  • autobiography
  • folktales & fairy tales
  • graphic novel
  • adventure
  • folk tale
  • graphic nonfiction
  • humor
  • reference
  • how-to
  • novel
  • tall tale
  • activity book
  • graphic fiction
  • memoir

Themes

  • content area & nonfiction
  • animals
  • family
  • friendship
  • fantasy
  • beginning chapter books & early readers
  • stem
  • adventure
  • award winners & favorites
  • fiction
  • community
  • nature
  • imagination
  • emotions and feelings
  • mysteries
  • biography
  • perseverance
  • emotions & feelings
  • growing up
  • science
  • bilingual & spanish
  • children's humor
  • food
  • holidays & celebrations
  • humor
  • reading and readers
  • fairy tale
  • across many cultures
  • alphabet
  • self acceptance
  • environment
  • history
  • sports
  • travel
  • holiday
  • careers
  • multicultural
  • african american history
  • self esteem
  • art
  • christmas
  • creativity
  • geography
  • kindness
  • multiculturalism
  • self confidence
  • american history
  • seasons
  • sel
  • weather
  • folktales and fairy tales
  • insects
  • beginner reader
  • diversity
  • love
  • pets
  • science and nature
  • holidays
  • community helpers
  • health
  • music
  • space
  • civil rights
  • famous women
  • habitats
  • living with disabilities
  • nutrition
  • poetry
  • social issues
  • topical | friendship
  • celebrations
  • courage
  • math
  • problem solving
  • acceptance
  • black history
  • counting
  • culture
  • native american culture
  • reading skills
  • social emotional learning
  • teamwork
  • child psychology
  • dinosaurs
  • folktale
  • gardening
  • hispanic culture
  • technology
  • camping
  • cooking
  • environment and ecology
  • environmental awareness & conservation
  • imagination 
  • native american heritage
  • asian american
  • being yourself
  • family relationships
  • social topics
  • action and adventure
  • determination

Donate

Your contribution will help us to provide free books and literacy resources to children across the nation.

Donate

  A Trusted Charity

RIF AwardsGuideStarBetter Business BureauCharity Navigator
Home Literacy Central Literacy Central Literacy Network
Reading is Fundamental

Reading Is Fundamental

750 First Street, NE

Suite 920

Washington, DC 20002

1 (877) RIF-READ

1 (877) 743-7323

  • FAQ
  • CONTACT US   
  • CAREERS
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • TERMS OF USE     
  • FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONNECT

Sign up for our Newsletter

Since 1966

RIF LogoRIF LogoRIF LogoRIF Logo

© Reading Is Fundamental. All rights reserved. RIF is a 501(c)(3).


The logo for Macy's. A white star sits to the left of the company name, Macy's. The apostrophe in the name is replaced with a smaller star.

Literacy Central is a free resources for parents, teachers and children thanks in part to the generous support of Macy’s.