
The Adventures of Bentley Hippo: Inspiring Children to Be Patient
Bentley Hippo seriesJaxon tries to cut the line at a big event and gets sent to the back. A funny, relatable lesson about waiting your turn.
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In the final Bentley book, Bentley has to choose between his big dream of going to the moon and his friends. A heartfelt ending to the series about acceptance and what friendship really means.

Jaxon tries to cut the line at a big event and gets sent to the back. A funny, relatable lesson about waiting your turn.

Marty the lion gives in to peer pressure and picks on their elephant friend, then gets picked on himself. Bentley and friends have to choose kindness and second chances. Great for talking about bullying.

Bentley meets Julia, a girl stuck in the hospital, and comes up with a plan to cheer her up. A heartfelt reminder that a bad day isn't a bad life.

Jaxon hands out bananas all over the park and one bonks Bentley on the head. A funny mishap that turns into a real lesson about sharing.

Ricky can't roll like the other rocks, so his friends find a way to help. A rhyming story about inclusion that kids ask for again and again.

Allen Say tells how his grandfather traveled from Japan to America and felt torn between two homes. A Caldecott winner about belonging.

Dot helps a new student find her way, and the kindness spreads. A sweet story about how one kind act grows.

Harpreet chooses the color of his patka to match his mood, but a move to a new city makes it hard to feel bright. A gorgeous look at feelings, belonging, and Sikh culture.