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This Month’s Theme: Changemakers

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This Month's Theme: Changemakers

This Month’s Featured Read-Alouds

Penguin Random House Pick

Book: The Cookie Vote
Author: Daniel Bernstrom & Margaret McNamara
Illustrator: G. Brian Karas

A deliciously fun story that turns election day into a sweet showdown between cake and cookies! With clever rhymes, lively illustrations, and a timely message about fairness and voting, this read-aloud is both entertaining and educational. Kids will love the spirited debate, and teachers will love how it introduces civic concepts in a tasty, accessible way. A great pick for sparking discussions about choices, voices, and working together.

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Barnes & Noble Storytime Pick

Book: Marianne The Maker
Author: Kelly Corrigan & Claire Corrigan Lichty
Illustrator: George Sweetland

A fun, inspiring story about a young inventor who turns everyday moments into creative adventures. Marianne’s curiosity and determination show how anyone - even a kid - can be a changemaker by dreaming big and making something new. Perfect for read-alouds that spark innovation, courage, and the power to shape the world!

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Use the Featured Book Activities to further explore this book with your students.

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Additional Resources for Community:

Book: The Day the Crayons Made Friends

Author: Drew Daywalt

Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers

Book: The Bakery Dragon

Author & Illustrator: Devin Elle Kurtz

Community Recommended Book List

Community Recommended Book List

Community Themed Activities

Community Themed Activities

Community Puzzles and Games

Community Themed Puzzles & Games

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Featured Book Activities

Use these reading activities to further explore The Day the Crayons Made Friends with your students.

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Featured Book Activities

Use these reading activities to further explore The Bakery Dragon with your students.

Additional Resources for Nature:

Book: To See an Owl

Author & Illustrator: Matthew Cordell

Book: Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo

Author: Bess Kalb

Illustrator: Erin Kraan

Nature Recommended Book List

Nature Recommended Book List

Nature Themed Activities

Nature Themed Activities

Nature Puzzles and Games

Nature Themed Puzzles & Games

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Featured Book Activities

Use these reading activities to further explore To See an Owl with your students.

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Featured Book Activities

Use these reading activities to further explore Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo with your students.

Additional Resources for Celebration:

Book: Jan Brett’s The Nutcracker

Author & Illustrator: Jan Brett

Book: Yay!

Author: Jessica Kulekjian

Illustrator: Zara González Hoang

Celebration Recommended Book List

Celebration Recommended Book List

Celebration Themed Activities

Celebration Themed Activities

Celebration Puzzles and Games

Celebration Themed Puzzles & Games

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Featured Book Activities

Use these reading activities to further explore Jan Brett’s The Nutcracker with your students.

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Featured Book Activities

Use these reading activities to further explore Yay! with your students.

Additional Resources for Wellness:

Book: Good Night Thoughts

Author: Max Greenfield

Illustrator: James Serafino

Book: My Path

Author & Illustrator: Jana Curll

Wellness Recommended Book List

Wellness Recommended Book List

Wellness Themed Activities

Wellness Themed Activities

Wellness Puzzles and Games

Wellness Themed Puzzles & Games

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Featured Book Activities

Use these reading activities to further explore Good Night Thoughts with your students.

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Featured Book Activities

Use these reading activities to further explore My Path with your students.

Additional Resources for Changemakers:

Changemakers Recommended Book List

Changemakers Recommended Book List

Changemakers Themed Activities

Changemakers Themed Activities

Changemakers Puzzles and Games

Changemakers Themed Puzzles & Games

Coming in March: Imagination

March's theme is Imagination, featuring Margaret and the Moon by Dean Robbins and The Day the Books Disappeared by Joanna Ho and Caroline Kusin Pritchard.

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Coming in March: Imagination

Imagination Recommended Booklist

Imagination Themed Activities

Imagination Puzzle and Games

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Book Reviews

Encourage reading reflection by using this activity where students add their opinions about the book and a star rating.

Celebrate RIF's 60th

Join RIF in celebrating 60 years of reading joy with two anniversary exclusive literacy activities to use throughout 2026.

Resources to Rally All Year Round

Use these resources all year long to engage young readers, celebrate their progress, and inspire a lifelong joy of reading.

Celebrate Rally
to Read 100

Celebrate the theme of 100 with these unique reading activities.

Reading Log & Certificate

Help your students track their reading progress and celebrate their commitment with this printable reading log and award certificate.

Book Reviews

Encourage reading reflection by using this activity where students add their opinions about the book and a star rating.

Celebrate RIF's 60th

Join RIF in celebrating 60 years of reading joy with two anniversary exclusive literacy activities to use throughout 2026.

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to Read 100

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Registro de lectura
y certificado

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Reseñas del libro

Fomente la reflexión sobre la lectura utilizando esta actividad en la que los estudiantes agregan sus opiniones sobre el libro y una calificación de estrellas.

Celebremos el 60
aniversario de RIF

Únete a RIF para celebrar 60 años de lectura con dos actividades exclusivas de alfabetización conmemorativas que podrás utilizar durante todo el año 2026.

Recursos para reunirse durante todo el año

Utilice estos recursos durante todo el año para involucrar a los lectores jóvenes, celebrar su progreso e inspirar un amor por la lectura para toda la vida.

Celebremos Rally
to Read 100

Celebremos la temática de los 100 con estas actividades de lectura únicas.

Registro de lectura
y certificado

Ayuda a tus estudiantes a seguir el progreso de lectura y celebrar el compromiso con este registro de lectura y certificado para imprimir.

Reseñas
del libro

Fomente la reflexión sobre la lectura utilizando esta actividad en la que los estudiantes agregan sus opiniones sobre el libro y una calificación de estrellas.

Celebremos el 60
aniversario de RIF

Únete a RIF para celebrar 60 años de lectura con dos actividades exclusivas de alfabetización conmemorativas que podrás utilizar durante todo el año 2026.

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