Silvia Bentley's Library
Oakland Elementary
| ISBN | Title | Author | Description | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9780545902519 | The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School | Deborah Diesen | Mr. Fish recalls how, on his very first day of school, he anxiously went to one classroom after another watching students do things he could not, until Miss Hewitt showed him to the room that was right for beginners. | |
| 9783314015441 | The Rainbow Fish | Marcus Pfister | The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship. | NORTH SOUTH BOOKS |
| 9780689717383 | The Relatives Came | Cynthia Rylant | In a rainbow-colored station wagon that smelled like a real car, the relatives came. When they arrived, they hugged and hugged from the kitchen to the front room. All summer they tended the garden and ate up all the strawberries and melons. They plucked banjos and strummed guitars. When they finally had to leave, they were sad, but not for long. They all knew they would be together next summer. | Atheneum |
| 9781338682212 | The Three Little Superpigs and the Gingerbread Man | Evans, Claire | Scholastic Press | |
| 9780399211669 | The Very Busy Spider | Eric Carle | A VERY classic from Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Early one morning a little spider spins her web on a fence post. One by one, the animals of the nearby farm try to distract her, yet the busy little spider keeps diligently at her work. When she is done, she is able to show everyone that not only is her creation quite beautiful, it is also quite useful! This multi-sensory book allows children to feel the pictures as well as see them. And with its rhythmic text, The Very Busy Spider becomes an experience to touch, to see, and to hear. Praise for The Very Busy Spider: * "A beautifully executed work for the very young that satisfies the needs of both visually handicapped and sighted children without losing its artistic integrity."--The Horn Book, starred review * "Both sighted and blind children will follow the action with ease . . . Visually and verbally, this is a winner."--Booklist, starred review | National Geographic Books |
| 9780439471091 | There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed some Snow! | Lucille Colandro | For use in schools and libraries only. This time, the old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers. And this time, there is a surprise at the end no re | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780439711074 | There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed some Snow! | Lucille Colandro | In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows some snow, a pipe, some coal, a hat, a stick, and a scarf. | |
| 9781338879117 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Dragon! | Lucille Colandro | The bestselling Old Lady series is back...with a magical twist! The Old Lady is back and this time she's swallowed a princess, a dragon, and a knight...to create a classic fairytale! With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this lively song will appeal to readers both old and new. A perfect year-round read! | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780545352239 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose! | Lucille Colandro | In this variation on the traditional cumulative rhyme, a woman swallows a rose, some lace, glitter and other items associated with Valentine's Day. Original. | Cartwheel Books |
| 9781338832020 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Truck | Lucille Colandro | A hysterical installment of the beloved Old Lady series! There was an old lady who swallowed a truck. I don't know why she swallowed a truck but it didn't get stuck. You won't believe why the Old Lady swallowed a truck, a tire, a chain, some wood, some metal, some tools, and some screws! Filled with hilarious illustrations and fun rhyming text, this volume is sure to be a hit with young readers! | Cartwheel Books |
| 9780545491082 | There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed some Books! | Lucille Colandro | It's hard to believe why this old lady swallowed some books, amongst other strange items. | |
| 9780395486689 | Two Bad Ants | Chris Van Allsburg | When two bad ants desert from their colony, they experience a dangerous adventure that convinces them to return to their former safety. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| 9781524718664 | Tyrannosaurus Rex (Storybots) | Storybots | The wacky robots from the award-winning apps, videos, and Netflix show, Ask the Storybots, now star in their own early readers. This one is about everyone’s favorite dinosaur! Fans of the StoryBots will recognize the colorful art from the hugely popular dinosaur video “Tyrannosaurus Rex” on YouTube. A gigantic body and super-sharp teeth make the Tyrannosaurus rex the most fearsome of the dinosaurs. Just don’t make fun of those tiny arms! This rhyming Step 1 Science Reader will entertain while imparting simple facts about the most popular carnivorous dinosaur of all. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. Accolades for the StoryBots digital media: Appy Award for Best Book App Teacher's Choice Award Editor’s Choice—Children’s Technology Review Family Choice Award Parents’ Choice Award Cynopsis Kids !magination Award for best educational mobile app | Random House Books for Young Readers |
| 9780763634988 | Where's Waldo? | Martin Handford | The reader follows Waldo as he hikes around the world and must try to find him in the illustrations of some of the crowded places he visits. | Candlewick Press (MA) |
| 9781338630749 | You Are Enough | Margaret O'Hair, Sofia Sanchez | bA beautiful and inclusive picture book all about celebrating being yourself from Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez /b It can be hard to be different-whether because of how you look, where you live, or what you can or can't do. But wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same? Being different is great Being different is what makes you YOU. This inclusive and empowering picture book from Sofia Sanchez-an 11-year-old model and actress with Down syndrome-reminds readers how important it is to embrace your differences, be confident, and be proud of who you are. Imagine all of the wonderful things you can do if you don't let anyone stop you You are enough just how you are. Sofia is unique, but her message is universal: We all belong. So each spread features beautiful, full-color illustrations of a full cast of kid characters with all kinds of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This book also includes back matter with a brief bio of Sofia and her journey so far, as well as additional information about Down syndrome and how we can all be more accepting, more inclusive, and more kind. |