Silvia Bentley's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780525425588 | Holler Loudly | Cynthia Leitich Smith | Unable to be quiet since he was born, Holler Loudly only gets louder as he grows up which gets him in trouble at school, the library, and the movie theater, but when a tornado threatens the state fair, Holler's voice may save the day. | |
| 9780545161459 | Home Run! | Catherine Peters | "Will I ever hit a home run?"--P. [4] of cover. | Scholastic |
| 9781929132942 | Honey | Yumiko Fujiwara | A young Japanese girl spends the day with her beekeeping father in the mountains where he keeps his hives. Readers learn how the bees collect nectar, how it is turned into honey, and how the honey is collected. Full color. | Kane/Miller Book Publishers |
| 9780786812981 | Honk! | Pamela Duncan Edwards | Mimi the swan is in love with ballet, and more than anything, she wants to attend the ballet at the Opera House. When she ends up on stage as a ballerina, Mimi's antics soon rocket her to stardom as the first ever swan prima ballerina! | Hyperion |
| 9781492662471 | How to Catch a Mermaid | Adam Wallace | Four children set out to capture a mermaid, but she manages to escape all of their traps. | Sourcebooks Jabberwocky |
| 9781492646310 | How to Catch an Elf | Adam Wallace | You've been waiting all year long, and now it's finally Christmas Eve! Is this the year you'll finally catch an elf? Start a new Christmas tradition with this hilarious children's book from the creators of the New York Timesbest-seller How to Catch a Leprechaun! "It's Christmas Eve! Hip hip, hooray! Yes, Santa's coming 'round. He's bringing toysto girls and boys in every house in town." "Some kids have tried to catch him, but Santa's fast, you see! So they've set their eyes on a smaller prize, and now they're after me!" | Sourcebooks Jabberwocky |
| 9781338607840 | I Am Enough | Grace Byers | Scholastic | |
| 9780375863547 | I Love the Nightlife! | The Cat in the Hat brings Nick and Sally on a search for the hat he lost in the forest and encounter nocturnal animals including an owl, opossum, and a bat. | Random House Books for Young Readers | |
| 9781338606348 | I Love You, Baby Shark! | "Adapted from the song, 'Baby Shark'"--Copyright page. | Cartwheel Books | |
| 9780439042444 | I Spy Treasure Hunt | Jean Marzollo | Rhyming verses ask readers to find hidden objects in the photographs. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9781474887960 | Jack and the Beanstalk | |||
| 9780763610784 | Just You and Me | Sam McBratney | Through their joint efforts, Little Goosey and Big Gander Goose find protection from an approaching storm. Little Goosey and Big Gander Goose are out walking by the river. When a storm approaches, they must find a warm, dry place to shelter them. But other small animals have claimed each of the nooks and crannies they try, and Little Goosey doesn't want to hide with anyone else but Big Gander Goose. Small children will know just how Little Goosey feels and be comforted by Big Gander Goose's understanding approach. | Candlewick |
| 9798669081621 | Kindness Is My Superpower | Alicia Ortego | Teach your children the power of Kindness, one of the most important skills a child can learn. Are you one of 90 percent of American parents, saying that one of their top priorities for their kids is to be caring? This makes sense: Kindness and concern for others are held as moral virtues in nearly every society and every major religion. The best book for raising kind children. This charming story with gentle rhymes and colorful illustrations will explain to your child that it is okay to make a mistake and say I'm sorry. Lucas will teach your child good manners and positive behaviour at home, at school, in the store, and on the playground. Kids learn best by example. With the perfect examples, this book offers, your child will have more understanding for others, accept differences, and show more empathy. Throughout the story, little Lucas will learn what kindness means and understand what it is like to be kind, sensitive, caring, and generous. Practice Random Acts of Kindness. Also included are Acts of Kindness Ideas to promote empathy and kindness. Kindness is something you can quickly learn: when you give and ask for nothing in return. Helping others is the least you can do. If you are kind, kindness will come back to you. "Kindness is my Superpower" is intended for children of all ages. We warmly recommend it to parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children. | |
| 9780803735583 | Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy | David Soman, Jacky Davis | Lulu, dressed as Ladybug Girl, goes to the playground and makes new friends, including Bumblebee Boy. | |
| 9780545286046 | Llama Llama Misses Mama | Anna Dewdney | Little llama feels shy and alone on the first day of school until new friends help him get through the day. | |
| 9780545789288 | Llama Llama Time to Share | Anna Dewdney | "Llama Llama doesn't want to share his toys with his new neighbors. But when fighting leads to broken toys and tears, Llama learns that it's better to share"-- | |
| 9781607276548 | Lobster's Secret | Kathleen M. Hollenbeck | Lobster was just molted, and the secret he keeps about his menacing-looking new shell could get him in a lot of trouble. Reviewed by the Smithsonian Institution for accuracy, Lobster's Secret is a fun and informative story with beautifully detailed illustrations. This book includes an easy-to-download audiobook with realistic sound effects for added fun. | |
| 9780670035977 | Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come! | Nancy Carlson | Even though Henry is looking forward to going to kindergarten, he is not sure about staying once he first gets there. | Viking Books |
| 9780140564396 | Madeline | Ludwig Bemelmans | “In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline.” Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers, even after 75 years! Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, including Madeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Madeline's Rescue, winner of the Caldecott Medal. | Puffin Books |
| 9780877017592 | Mama, Do You Love Me? | Barbara M. Joosse | A child living in the Arctic learns that a mother's love is unconditional. | Chronicle Books |