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Jiu-Jitsu Girl

Written by Jennifer Dutton
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Sixth grader Angie dreads being pushed into Jiu-Jitsu, especially as she tries to fit in with the “normal” kids at school. When a tournament, family changes, and an unexpected friendship complicate things, she’s forced to question where she truly belongs. Through it all, Angie learns to define herself on her own terms.
4th - 8th
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Minecraft: Adventure School

Written by Monica Sanz
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. In this action-packed Minecraft adventure, Belinda competes to gain entry into the legendary Hero Crowe’s Adventure School by surviving a dangerous series of tests. As she faces mobs, rivals, and tough decisions, she must decide whether to trust others or go it alone.
5th - 7th
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This Book Will Make You An Artist

Written by Ruth Millington and Illustrated by Ellen Surrey
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge.This creative guide introduces readers to famous artists and art styles from around the world, helping them recognize different movements and techniques.
2nd - 5th
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Kids' Field Guide to Birds

Written by Daisy Yuhas
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Kids’ Field Guide to Birds is an engaging and accessible resource that helps young readers identify and learn about common birds across a variety of environments.
3rd - 7th
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50 Adventures in the 50 States

Written by Kate Siber and Illustrated by Lydia Hill
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. 50 Adventures in the 50 States takes readers on a thrilling journey across the U.S., highlighting one exciting outdoor activity in each state.
1st - 6th
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Sportopedia: Explore more than 50 sports from around the world

Written by Adam Skinner and Illustrated by Mark Long
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Sportopedia is a comprehensive and engaging guide that introduces readers to a wide range of sports, from popular games to lesser-known activities.
2nd - 6th
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The Organic Artist for Kids: A DIY Guide to Making Your Own Eco-Friendly Art Supplies from Nature

Written by Nick Neddo
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. The Organic Artist for Kids encourages children to explore creativity by using natural materials and drawing inspiration from the outdoors.
3rd - 7th
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Sky Explorer: A Young Adventurer's Guide to the Sky by Day and Night (Out and About)

Written by Elizabeth Jenner and Illustrated by Anja Sušanj
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. This engaging guide invites readers to explore the sky both day and night, from clouds and rainbows to stars and planets, showing that there’s always something fascinating to discover overhead.
2nd - 5th
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A Sky That Sings

Written by Anita Sanchez and George Steele and Illustrated by Emily Mendoza
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever tried to find a bird just by listening to its song? Mia is blind, and she does not need her eyes to go on the most amazing bird adventure in the park with her tía!
K - 5th
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Welcome to Our Playground

Written by Moira Butterfield and Illustrated by Harriet Lynas
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. What do kids just like you play all around the world? From basketball and board games to clapping games and climbing frames, children everywhere love to have fun in so many amazing ways!
2nd - 5th
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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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Scrap Metal Swan

Written by Joanne Linden and Illustrated by Estrellita Caracol
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. What if a pile of rusty old scraps could become something absolutely amazing? In this inspiring story, a young child and her artist mom discover that one person's trash is truly another person's treasure as they transform discarded metal into a jaw-dropping masterpiece!
Pre-K - 2nd
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Bluey: What Games Should We Play?

Written by Tallulah May
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Bluey is back, and she's hiding surprises everywhere! Lift the flaps to find out what Bluey and her family are up to today. Keepy Uppy? Magic Asparagus? Who knows what's behind the next flap! Only one way to find out...
Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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Yoga Tots: Brave Bear

Written by Tessa Strickland and Illustrated by Estelí Meza
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. What if you were a big, brave bear? Stomp, stretch, and roar your way through super fun yoga moves that make you feel strong and powerful! It's part workout, part pretend, and totally silly. Can you do your best bear roar? Let's find out!
Infant and Toddler - Pre-K
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The Compass of Life

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Manuel Mal
Little Albert gets a cool gift – where do you think it will lead him?
2nd - 3rd
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A Kind of Magic

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Carol D’Avila
Farrokh was a shy and quiet boy – but then he discovered the power of music!
2nd - 3rd
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Engineer Someday

Engineer Someday: A Bilingual STEM Adventure

Written by Jay Flores and Illustrated by Nadia Ronquillo
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. Do you dream of building robots, designing spaceships, or creating the next amazing app?
Infant and Toddler - 2nd
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Ogre Bully

The Ogre Bully

Written and Illustrated by Aaron B. Hoffmire
In this engaging Swedish folktale, a hardworking farmer and his wife must use their wits to save their land from a greedy, mean-spirited ogre.
Pre-K - 3rd
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The Tyrell Show

The Tyrell Show: Season One

Written by Miles Grose and Illustrated by Shaz Enrico Lym
RIF Summer Camp: Artistic Avenues Badge. The Tyrell Show: Season One follows 11-year-old Tyrell as he navigates the stresses of sixth grade by hosting an imaginary, real-time podcast in his head.
3rd - 7th
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Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny

Written by Emily Ann Davison and Illustrated by Deborah Allwright
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Have you ever felt so wiggly and giggly that you just could not sit still? When little Yo-Yo gets lost in the forest, she discovers that the yoga shapes Grandpa taught her might be just the thing to help her find her way home!
Pre-K - 3rd
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A Spooktacular Party!

A Spooktacular Party!

Written by Storytime and Illustrated by Nurdan Fenerci
Edgar is worried when his weird new neighbors invite him over for a Halloween celebration!
Pre-K - 1st
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Guess How Much I Love You

Written by Sam McBratney and Illustrated by Anita Jeram
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1994. Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare explore the endless ways they love each other in a tender, rhythmic story.
Infant and Toddler - K
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Where's Waldo?

Written and Illustrated by Martin Handford
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1987. Readers search crowded, detailed scenes to find Waldo and his friends in this interactive picture book phenomenon.
K - 4th
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Amelia Bedelia and the Baby

Written by Peggy Parish and Illustrated by Lynn Sweat
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1981. Amelia Bedelia babysits Missy’s baby, leading to her usual series of misunderstandings and literal interpretations that bring laughter and heart.
K - 3rd

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