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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...

1st - 3rd
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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
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Buc-ee Goes to School

Buc-ee Goes To School

Written by Katherine Aplin
Buc-ee Goes to School is a fun and heartwarming picture book that follows Buc-ee as he prepares for the first day of school, meets new friends, and learns important lessons about kindness, curiosity, and being yourself.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Christmas on the Farm

Christmas on the Farm

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Alena Tkach
Tommy gives his farm animals the best treat ever – and gets an unexpected treat of his own.
2nd - 3rd
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A Christmas Dream

A Christmas Dream

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Lisa Vaninni
A discontented girl discovers the meaning of the festive season!
2nd - 3rd
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The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors

Written by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Adam Rex
A laugh-out-loud hilarious picture book about the epic tale of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors. This hilarious origin story of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors, depicts epic battles between three mighty warriors from different realms.
Pre-K - 3rd
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Green is for Christmas

Written by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
When Green Crayon claims that green is the only color for Christmas, the other Crayons let him know that there would be no Christmas without them either. No candy canes or Santa without Red, no snow without White, no bells or stars without Silver, and no cookies or reindeer without Tan! The Crayons agree that they all need to come together to make Christmas special.
Pre-K - 2nd
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The Crayons' Christmas

Written by Drew Daywalt and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
’Tis the season for all of us to write our holiday wish lists. But everyone—even the Crayons—know the best presents are the ones that you give. In this unique book, readers get to see how Duncan, The Crayons, and their families celebrate the holidays.
Pre-K - 2nd
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Spotlight on Cynthia Erivo

Written by Elizabeth Dennis and Hunter M. Green and Illustrated by Ruth Burrows
Cynthia Erivo has always been a powerful performer with a voice as big as her dreams. How did she achieve the radiant life of singing and acting she’d hoped for?
Pre-K - 2nd
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Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1)

Written by Mary Pope Osborne and Illustrated by Sal Murdocca
Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark…or will they become a dinosaur’s dinner?
1st - 4th
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The Ace

The Ace

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Irene Saluzzi
The true tale of a girl who loves tennis and is determined to become a champion!
2nd - 2nd
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The Boy with Many Names

The Boy with Many Names

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Adri Predoi
The true tale of a little boy from Africa who grew up to become an inspiring leader!
2nd - 3rd
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Temple Opens the Door

Temple Opens the Door

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Katya Thikova
She was a very special girl who had a unique way of looking at the world! This is her story.
2nd - 3rd
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Emmeline

Emmeline Makes a Difference

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Èlia Meraki
Find out about a brave little girl who changed the world!
2nd - 3rd
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Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band

Written by Kwame Alexander and Illustrated by Tim Bowers
Acoustic Rooster teams up with his talented friends to form an amazing jazz band, and even without winning the prize, he realizes making great music together is what truly matters.
Pre-K - 4th
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The Kind Doctress

The Kind Doctress

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Sabrina Filieri
The true tale of a girl from Jamaica who journeyed around the world and became a famous nurse!
2nd - 3rd
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The Little Tailor Girl

The Little Tailor Girl

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Francesca Vitolo
Gabrielle is raised in an orphanage, but she will sew her way to fame and fortune!
2nd - 3rd
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Nadia, Who Dreamed of Flying!

Nadia, Who Dreamed of Flying!

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Roberta Bordone

The amazing young gymnast who got an Olympic high score!

You can read this book for free on RIF’s...

2nd - 3rd
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I Am Jackie Robinson (Ordinary People Change the World)

Written by Brad Meltzer and Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos

Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn

Written by Shannon Hale and Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

Kitty thinks she might be a unicorn.

She feels so perfectly unicorn-y! “Neigh!” says Kitty.

But when...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Team Rocket to the Rescue! (Pokémon Kalos: Scholastic Reader, Level 2)

Team Rocket to the Rescue! (Pokémon Kalos: Scholastic Reader, Level 2)

Written by Maria S. Barbo
Team Rocket to the Rescue?!? Team Rocket is on a mission.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Couch Potato

Written by Jory John and Illustrated by Pete Oswald

The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn't have to move from the sunken couch cushion...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Around the World On 80 Horses

Written and Illustrated by Jill Newton

Why do some horses have feathers?
How can a horse sleep standing up?
Which horse dances to the beat of...

K - 4th
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How to Catch a Turkey

How to Catch a Turkey

Written by Adam Wallace and Illustrated by Andy Elkerton

A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it so the...

Pre-K - 3rd

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