Silvia Bentley's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780064432108 | The Carrot Seed 60th Anniversary Edition | Ruth Krauss | When a little boy plants a carrot seed, everyone tells him it won't grow. But when you are very young, there are some things that you just know, and the little boy knows that one day a carrot will come up. So he waters his seed, and pulls the weeds, and he waits ... First published in 1945 and never out of print, this timeless combination of Ruth Krauss's simple text and Crockett Johnson's eloquent illustrations creates a triumphant and deeply satisfying story for readers of all ages. | HarperCollins |
| 9781338831474 | The Couch Potato | Jory John | "The Couch Potato has everything he needs within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside. And when he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs ..."-- | |
| 9780152201951 | The Cow that Went Oink | Bernard Most | There was once a cow who could only "oink" and a pig who could only "moo"--they were teased by all the other barnyard animals. The cow and the pig became fast friends and taught each other the sounds they should be making. They are soon the envy of the other animals who can only say one thing! Full-color illustrations. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| 9781648768842 | The Fascinating Ocean Book for Kids | Bethanie Hestermann, Josh Hestermann | From anemones to zooplankton—500 awesome ocean facts for kids ages 8 to 12 Do you know a kid who’s captivated by what goes on beneath the ocean’s surface? This amazing entry into ocean books for kids is packed with hundreds of incredible facts for hours of underwater exploration. Pages of full-color pictures feature life in and around the sea including fish, dolphins, and shipwrecks! Dive deeper than other ocean books for kids with ocean trivia such as: Sea cucumbers can eject some of their organs to defend themselves and then regrow them within a few weeks. The Challenger Deep is the deepest place on Earth, almost 7 miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. Blue whales are the largest animals that have ever lived—their tongue weighs as much as an entire elephant! Kids will light up as they discover fascinating fishes and deep-sea giants with the best in ocean books for kids. | Rockridge Press |
| 9798557824989 | The Giraffe Who Found Its Spots | Adisan Books | The Giraffe Who Found Its Spots is a heartwarming story about a young giraffe that goes on a journey of self-discovery. The giraffe visits a variety of different animals, trying to fit in with each group, but eventually learns that being different is normal and accepting yourself for who you are is what makes the world a wonderful place. Great bed time storybook for kids to illustrate the important lesson of being happy with yourself for who you are and accepting others for their differences. Lots of fun animal illustrations sure to make any child excited while reading and learning! Plenty of animals for whatever your child's favorite is including elephants, rhinos, hyenas, flamingos, ostriches, monkeys, gorillas, cheetahs, and of course, a giraffe! | |
| 9780062954589 | The Good Egg and the Talent Show | Jory John | The Good Egg discovers his true talent in this Level One I Can Read by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald! The talent show is today and the Good Egg is so excited. There's just one problem. He doesn't have an act! When the talent show starts, he accepts that he'll be just a regular ol' audience member. But when his friends need help on stage, the Good Egg steps up to help and discovers that being yourself and kindness deserve a standing ovation. The Good Egg and the Talent Show is a Level 1 I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own | HarperCollins |
| 9781338828696 | The Hugasaurus | Rachel Bright | A lighthearted celebration of friendship and kindness from the bestselling creators of The Worrysaurus. One sunny morning, a happy little Hugasaurus waves goodbye to her Pappysaur and sets of into the world on her own for the very first time. When she finds a playground, some new friends welcome her to their games. But it isn't long before the other little dinosaurs start to squabble. Can Hugasaurus bring her new friends back together using the magical power of kindness? A joyful celebration of kindness and its potential to change the world from Rachel Bright, the bestselling author of The Lion Inside and Love Monster. Chris Chatterton's charming illustrations are sure to draw readers. The Hugasaurus is sure to become a storytime favorite! | Orchard Books |
| 9780064433228 | The Listening Walk | Paul Showers | Put on your socks and shoes -- and don't forget your ears! We're going on a listening walk. Shhhhh. Do not talk. Do not hurry. Get ready to fill your ears with a world of wonderful and surprising sounds. | Harper Collins |
| 9781338747256 | The Little Butterfly that Could | Ross Burach | An extremely confused and frightened butterfly turns to a whale for guidance on how to reach the flowers--and encouragement as the whale advises him to never give up on his migration. | |
| 9780590407601 | The Magic School Bus | Joanna Cole | Rock collecting has never been quite like this! When the class forgets to do its homework, a fieldtrip through the Earth's crust, into the center of the Earth, and out through a volcano will teach them not to forget their assignments again. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780590508353 | The Magic School Bus Blows It's Top | Gail Herman, Joanna Cole | Once again, Ms. Frizzle gets her class right in the "thick" of things--this time, they're right in the thick ooze of an underwater volcano's magma chamber! As Arnold and Carlos watch from a raft above, the Magic School Bus "erupts" with the magma and lava, and lands atop a brand-new island! Full color. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780590400244 | The Magic School Bus Gets Ants in Its Pants | Linda Beech, Joanna Cole | Ms. Frizzle's class decides to make a movie about ants for the school science fair. They follow an ant all the way into an anthill, and discover that it's crawling with activity. Join Ms. Frizzle and the Magic School Bus gang as they learn how ants work together. | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780590484138 | The Magic School Bus Hops Home | Patricia Relf, Joanna Cole | Oh, no! Wanda's best friend, Bella the bullfrog, is missing. The class wants to help look for her. Ms. Frizzle says, "The best way to find a frog is to be a frog!" So, the kids take a ride on the Magic School Bus. Join them as they shrink to frog size and learn all about animal habitats! | Scholastic Inc. |
| 9780590414296 | The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System | Joanna Cole | On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class goes into outer space and visits each planet in the solar system. | Scholastic Press |
| 9780590922401 | The Magic School Bus Plays Ball | Joanna Cole, Nancy E. Krulik | Join Ms. Frizzle and the class as they explore the world of physics. The class learns about forces by playing a game of baseball in a world without friction. | |
| 9780593111796 | The Night Is Yours | Abdul-Razak Zachariah | From a vantage point high in their apartment, a parent narrates as Amani plays hide-and-seek at night with her friends in the neighborhood. | |
| 9781338874914 | The Ocean Is Kind of a Big Deal | Nick Seluk | Scholastic, Inc. (2022) | |
| 9781368046459 | The Pigeon Has to Go to School! | Mo Willems | Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?! Ask not for whom the school bell rings; it rings for the Pigeon! | Hyperion Books for Children |
| 9781423190875 | The Pigeon Needs a Bath! | Mo Willems | The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon's not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! Maybe. It's going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge. | Hyperion Books for Children |
| 9780545901482 | The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School | Deborah Diesen | Mr. Fish is very discouraged at school until a teacher finds him and leads him to the class where he belongs.. |