Books! Books! Books!
Looking for your next book? You've come to the right place! On this website you will find different book lists and book talks that we've shared in the library or in classrooms.
Do you love dogs? And love books about dogs? Here are a few suggestions for you!
Ms. Bartlett recommends...
Ms. Bartlett and her daughter Kelly recommend these fantasy and science fiction books!
New Books - March 2021
Fantasy - funny - realistic - heart-wrenching
This collection of new books includes a variety of genres and interests!
Click here for a list of the Battle of the Books (BOB) titles for 2020-2021. Watch this video to hear about some additional books in the series or by the same authors. These are great books for anyone, even if you aren't participating in the BOB club.
New Books - New Experiences!
These new books help you spend time in "someone else's shoes" -- learning about other's experiences and becoming more empathetic. Click here for the book talks!
New Graphic Novels
Here are a few of the newest graphic novels in the library! From Dog Man to Babysitters Club, we have a book for you!
Sports Fiction
Take a peek at these book talks to learn all about authors who write sports fiction!
You can also learn about the authors and their books on their websites:
Mrs. Foubert's Favorite Author:
Sharon Creech
Who is Mrs. Foubert's favorite author of chapter books? That would be Sharon Creech! Click here to hear a few book talks!
Renegades of Middle Grade
Authors of all genres and types of books - perfect for 4th and 5th graders - have joined forces as the "Renegades of Middle Grade." Check out this amazing website full of book recommendations and fun facts!
James Ponti: Author
James Ponti joined us at Silver Creek for a virtual author visit! Click here for his author website to learn more about his books and watch some videos.
What is Empathy?
Books can help us develop empathy and understanding for others' experiences. Click here and go to Slide 6 for the book list. Recommended for 4th and 5th graders.
Novels in Verse
Click here for a list of Novels written in verse (poetry form). Recommended for 4th and 5th graders.
2019-2020 Battle of the Books
Check out these titles from 2019-2020. Recommended for 4th and 5th graders.
Newbery Books
Every year one chapter book is selected as the Newbery Award winner. Click here to see all Newbery gold and silver winners.
9/11 Books
These books, both historical fiction and nonfiction, teach about the events of 9/11. Recommended for 5th graders.